Seychelles

Recommended Vaccinations For Seychelles

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis A Vaccine

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

Hepatitis B Vaccine

There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for the Seychelles, 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.).

Yellow Fever Vaccine

The yellow fever vaccination is not recommended for 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.

Typhoid Fever Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in the Seychelles 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 Seychelles

There are no recommendations for Seychelles at this time.

Diseases To Be Aware of for Seychelles

For Most Travellers

Dengue Fever

Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur in Seychelles. The risk of exposure may be higher in urban rather than rural areas.

Hepatitis A

There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Seychelles through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.

Hepatitis B

There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in the Seychelles.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.

For Some Travellers

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.

Rift Valley Fever (RVF)

Sporadic outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) may occur in this country. Commonly spread via contact with domesticated animals infected with the virus. These include cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels, among others.

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.

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

There is a risk of acquiring Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in this country through specific insect, bug or tick bites or by coming in close contact with a person or animal infected with this disease. Travellers involved in activities like hiking, camping, working with animals, and visiting farms and forested areas are at a higher risk. There are no vaccinations (or medications) to prevent Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever.

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.

Sleeping Sickness (Type 1)

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

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.

Typhoid Fever

Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Seychelles, 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. 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.

Rabies

Rabies may be present in bats.

Safety & Security in Seychelles

Personal Safety

Crime is relatively low in this country, but petty theft does occur. Travellers should safeguard valuables and personal documents. Recently, hikers on trails have been robbed. Stay with a group and do not carry valuables with you. Theft has also occurred from parked cars, accommodations, and beaches.

Avoid isolated areas, including isolated beaches. Be particularly vigilant on the back streets of Victoria or Beau Vallon.

Exercise caution when swimming. In some areas, swimming can be dangerous due to strong currents, and drownings have occurred.

Unless taking part in an official military activity, the government of Seychelles prohibits wearing camouflage clothing.

Extreme Violence

Piracy does occur in coastal waters and has occurred as far as 1,000 nautical miles from the coast of Somalia. Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.

Political Unrest

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

Areas To Avoid

Pirate attacks and armed robbery against ships occur in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Mariners should take appropriate precautions.