Saint Kitts & Nevis
關於Saint Kitts & Nevis
貨幣 | East Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
語言 | English |
資本金 | Basseterre |
Saint Kitts and Nevis are located in the Caribbean Sea and consist of two main volcanic islands. The population is about 51,000 people. The government is a parliamentary democracy with the Queen of the United Kingdom as chief of state and who is represented by a governor general, with a prime minister as head of government.
The British settled this area in about 1623, and the islands gained independence in 1983 becoming St. Kitts and Nevis. The island of Nevis continues efforts to separate from Saint Kitts.
The economy depends on tourism, service businesses and offshore finance. Travellers can enjoy the beaches and tropical climate of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts & Nevis的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
對於一些旅行者
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.
狂犬病疫苗
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.).
黃熱病疫苗
There is no risk of yellow fever transmission in this country. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Saint Kitts & Nevis的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對Saint Kitts & Nevis的建議。
Saint Kitts & Nevis要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Hepatitis B
There is a risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Hepatitis A
There is a risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Saint Kitts and Nevis through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.
Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.
Dengue Fever
Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur.
對於一些旅行者
Rabies
Rabies may be present in bats, but has not been reported in domestic or wild animals in this country.
Zika Fever
Zika fever may occur in this country.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Saint Kitts & Nevis中的安全性
人身安全
The crime rate is low in this country, and most travellers have no trouble. However, petty crime, such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, or other theft can occur in any crowded area or tourist destination. Always be alert to your personal safety. Keep valuables secured and out of sight. Safeguard your important documents, such as your passport. Avoid walking alone at night. Do not carry large amounts of cash. Do not accept drinks or food from strangers and never leave your drinks out of your sight.
Violent crime does occur in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Even if visiting family, remain alert to personal safety.
Roads are generally in good condition, but exercise caution at night as some areas are not well lit and animals sometimes stray onto the roads.