Mauritius

Recommended Vaccinations For Mauritius

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis A Vaccine

There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

For Some Travellers

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for all travellers over 6 months of age.

Rabies Vaccine

Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers whose activities or employment may bring them into direct contact with bats (i.e. adventure travellers, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers, etc.).

Typhoid Fever Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.

Recommended Medications For Mauritius

There are no recommendations for Mauritius at this time.

Diseases To Be Aware of for Mauritius

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis A

There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Mauritius through contaminated food or water. 

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya is a viral disease that occurs in Mauritius. Outbreaks of this disease usually occur during the tropical rainy season but can occur during the dry season as well.

Hepatitis B

There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Mauritius.

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in Mauritius.

For Some Travellers

African Tick Bite Fever

This disease may occur in this country. Ticks that cause this disease are usually most active from November through April. Travellers engaging in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and game hunting in wooded, brushy, or grassy areas may be at a higher risk.

West Nile Fever

The virus is transmitted to animals, birds and humans by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, nausea, and skin rash.

Sleeping Sickness (Type 1)

African trypanosomiasis occurs in this country. Travellers to urban areas are not at risk.

Leishmaniasis

There is a risk of acquiring Leishmaniasis in this country through sand fly bites, particularly between dusk to dawn. Adventure tourists, outdoor athletes, or humanitarian aid workers are at a higher risk.

Rift Valley Fever (RVF)

Commonly spread via contact with domesticated animals infected with the virus. These include cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels, among others.

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

There is a risk of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever in this country.

Tuberculosis

Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the healthcare field, or having close prolonged contact with infected persons.

Hanta Virus

There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.

Measles

There is a risk of Measles in this country, especially in infants aged 6 to 11 months.

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

This kind of marine seafood toxin poisoning occurs sporadically in Mauritius.

Rabies

Rabies may be present in bats, but has not been reported in domestic or wild animals in this country.

Typhoid Fever

Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Mauritius, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.

Yellow Fever

There is no risk of yellow fever transmission in this country. However, this country requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers 1 year of age and older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited more than 12 hours through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Schistosomiasis

The parasite that causes schistosomiasis is found in rural areas of Mauritius. It is acquired through contact with fresh water, such as swimming, bathing, or rafting. Well-chlorinated swimming pools and contact with saltwater in oceans or seas will not put travellers at risk for schistosomiasis.

Safety & Security in Mauritius

Personal Safety

Travellers do not usually have any safety and security issues in Mauritius; however, petty crime, such as pick-pocketing, does occur, particularly in crowded markets. Travellers should avoid showing signs of affluence, like expensive clothing or jewellery, and ensure their personal belongings and travel documents are safe at all times. Avoid walking alone after dark and on isolated beaches as assaults and rapes have occurred.

Extreme Violence

Although there have been no terrorist attacks in the recent past, the threat of terrorism cannot be ruled out.

Political Unrest

Rallies and protests occur sometimes. These can turn violent. Avoid large public gatherings.