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Solomon Islands vaccinations

which ones do you need?

Are you leaving soon for the Solomon Islands? Which specific precautions and vaccinations the islands require depends on your trip and the length of your stay in this country.

The Solomon Islands are an archipelago in the western part of the Pacific Ocean east of New Guinea. You can catch diseases on the Solomon Islands against which you are normally not resistant. Proper precautions can protect you from these diseases.

Vaccinations Solomon Islands: common risks

In the Solomon Islands you can come across diseases to which you are normally not resistant. The right vaccinations can protect you against these diseases. View the main health risks below. Also read our travel tips. This way you can optimally protect yourself against health risks from water, food, sun and insects.

 

Mandatory vaccinations

Recommended vaccinations and risks

In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

In this country there is a risk of getting malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is necessary during day- and nighttime. Sometimes malaria tablets are recommended, please contact KLM Health Services.

There is an increased risk of measles in this country. A MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles or has experienced the disease.

In the Netherlands, most children now receive a vaccination against BMR. We therefore recommend a vaccination for some travellers. This advice depends on age, past vaccinations and diseases experienced.

Vaccination against tuberculosis depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.

Vaccination against typhoid fever depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

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