Central African Republic

Central African Republic的建議疫苗接種

對於大多數旅行者

乙肝疫苗

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

甲型肝炎疫苗

There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against the disease.

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脊髓灰質炎疫苗

A single lifetime booster dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is recommended for adults who received the routine polio vaccination series as children.

麻疹，腮腺炎，風疹（MMR）疫苗

One dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) is recommended to infants 6 to 11 months prior to international travel.

卡介苗芽孢桿菌（BCG）疫苗

A BCG vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated adults and children under 16 years of age, staying in the country for more than 3 months. A tuberculin skin test is required prior to administering vaccination for all children from 6 years of age.

黃熱病疫苗

This country requires all persons 9 months of age or older to have proof of the yellow fever vaccination on arrival.

腦膜炎疫苗

Because this country is located in the sub-Saharan meningitis belt, vaccination against meningitis is recommended if travelling during the dry season (November to February), maybe a little a longer in the northern region.

霍亂疫苗

The U.K. NaTHNaC recommends the oral cholera vaccine for some travellers whose activities or medical history put them at increased risk, travelling to areas of active cholera transmission. These risk factors include: aid workers; those going to areas of cholera outbreaks who have limited access to potable water and medical care; travellers for whom the vaccination would be considered potentially beneficial, such as chronic medical conditions. The U.S. CDC recommends the cholera vaccine for travellers who are 18-64 years of age and who plan to travel to areas of active cholera transmission. CDC notes that most travellers do not travel to areas of active cholera transmission, and that safe food and water practices can prevent many cholera infections.

狂犬病疫苗

Pre-travel vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) and who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Persons with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates should be vaccinated.

傷寒疫苗

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.

Central African Republic的推薦藥物

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抗瘧藥

Recommended anti-malaria medications includes atovaquone-proguanil, mefloquine or doxycycline. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxime-pyrimethamine has been reported.

Central African Republic要注意的疾病

對於大多數旅行者

Hepatitis B

There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Central African Republic.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.

Hepatitis A

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

Dengue Fever

Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur.

Cholera

Cholera outbreaks have occurred in Central African Republic. The risk to travellers is low unless living or working in poor sanitary conditions, drinking untreated water or eating poorly cooked or raw seafood in this country.

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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)

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 the country. The infection is transmitted by the bite of infected phlebotomine sandfly.

Hanta Virus

There is a risk of acquiring hantavirus in the Central African Republic through contaminated food or by coming into contact with someone infected with the virus.

Monkeypox

There is a risk of monkeypox in the country. The disease can be caused by being scratched or bitten by an infected animal (a rodent or primate), or touching animal products, including skins and meat and being near an infected person who is coughing or sneezing.

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

There is a risk of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever in the Central African Republic.

Polio

There is a risk of acquiring Polio in the country and is transmitted from one person to another when droplets from a sneeze or cough of an infected person gets into the mouth of another person.

Measles

There is a risk of exposure to measles in the country.

African Tick Bite Fever

There is an increased risk of this disease in this country.

Sleeping Sickness (Type 1)

There is an increased risk for travellers spending a lot of time outdoors or visiting game parks. Travellers to urban areas not at risk.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis occurs in Central African Republic. Travellers to Central African Republic are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the health care field, or having close prolonged contact with the general population.

Typhoid Fever

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

Meningitis

Meningitis outbreaks may occur in Central African Republic. Travellers who visit during the dry season (November to February), maybe a little longer in the northern region or expect to have prolonged contact with the local population are especially at risk.

Yellow Fever

There is risk of yellow fever in this country. All persons 9 months of age or older must have proof of the yellow fever vaccination on arrival.

Zika Fever

Zika fever may occur in this country.

Schistosomiasis

This disease is present in this country and 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.

Malaria

All areas of Central African Republic are at risk for malaria.

Rabies

Rabies occurs in the Central African Republic. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.

Central African Republic中的安全性

人身安全

The security situation in the CAR is very unstable due to armed rebel activity, kidnapping, banditry, and general lawlessness. In Bangui, there is a high risk of periodic instances of killings, looting, house burglaries and gunfire. Armed robbery and theft occur regularly. There is a curfew in place from 00:00 pm to 5:00 am. Avoid carrying valuables. Do not walk alone at night. Armed groups may attempt to extort money from travellers through fake fines or intimidation.

Travel by road is dangerous due to armed groups, robbery, and roadblocks, both official and illegal. Roads are generally in very poor condition. During the wet season, some roads are impassable. If travelling outside the capital take supplies and fuel, always travel with a convoy, and do not travel at night.

If travelling outside of Bangui, check to see what restrictions may be in place for foreigners.

Do not photograph governmental buildings, military establishments, or power plants.

Although same-sex sexual activity is not prohibited in the CAR, it is not socially accepted and could result in severe punishment.

極端暴力

There is a very high risk of extreme violence in CAR. Security conditions outside of Bangui are extremely unstable. There have been recent incidents of rebel activity, banditry and hostage-taking across CAR.

政治動盪

Demonstrations can turn violent. Always avoid any large public gatherings or demonstrations. In some countries, it is illegal for foreigners to participate in political activities. Avoid moving about Bangui during times of civil unrest.

應避免的區域

The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. It regularly attacks south-eastern parts of the CAR, especially Haut-Mbomou province. Central African armed groups are present throughout the country. Local authorities have imposed a nationwide curfew in effect from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. to stabilize the situation.