Chad

Chad的建議疫苗接種

對於大多數旅行者

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.

乙肝疫苗

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

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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.

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 March).

黃熱病疫苗

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travellers aged 9 months or over going to areas south of the Sahara Desert. Not recommended for travellers whose itineraries are limited to areas within the Sahara Desert.

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.

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

Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who 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 also at higher risk and should be vaccinated.

Chad的推薦藥物

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抗瘧藥

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

Chad要注意的疾病

對於大多數旅行者

Hepatitis A

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

Cholera

Cholera outbreaks occur in Chad. 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.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever may occur in Chad.

Hepatitis B

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

Dengue Fever

Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur.

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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.

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

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

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.

Hanta Virus

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

Measles

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

Leishmaniasis

There is a risk of acquiring Leishmaniasis in the country. The infection is transmitted by the bite of infected phlebotomine sandfly.

African Tick Bite Fever

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

Sleeping Sickness (Type 1)

African trypanosomiasis (“sleeping sickness”) occurs in Chad. Travellers to urban areas are not at risk.

Malaria

All areas of Chad are at high risk for malaria.

Yellow Fever

In areas south of the Sahara Desert, travellers are at risk for yellow fever.

Meningitis

Meningitis outbreaks may occur in Chad. Travellers who visit during the dry season (December to June) or expect to have prolonged contact with the local population are especially at risk.

Typhoid Fever

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

Schistosomiasis

This disease is present in Chad 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.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis occurs in Chad. Travellers to Chad 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.

Rabies

Rabies occurs in Chad. 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.

Chad中的安全性

人身安全

Avoid all travel to Chad due to lawlessness, the threat of kidnapping, the presence of rebel groups, and terrorism. The number of reports of car-jackings on roads outside N’Djamena has increased, including during daylight hours. Other crimes include armed robbery, banditry, as well as burglary. There is no operational train or bus network in Chad.

Petty crime, such as purse snatching, pickpocketing, and theft occurs in Chad. Pay close attention to your personal security. Keep all valuables secured and out of sight. Theft from hotel rooms does occur. Do not walk after dark. Violent crime does occur, including murder, robbery, kidnapping, carjacking, etc.

Road travel is very dangerous. Keep vehicle doors locked and windows up when driving. Road conditions are poor and only main roads are paved. Drivers may not follow the rules of the road. Vehicles may be poorly maintained and may not have headlights. Be sure to carry any needed supplies, including water and fuel. Armed robbery can occur on roads. Do not travel after dark and always travel with a convoy of vehicles. There is no public transportation in Chad.

Do not photograph military or government establishments.

Although homosexuality is legal in Chad, same-sex behaviour is not socially accepted. Avoid public displays of affection.

Travellers should take note of whether they will be travelling during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. During this time, respect the religious practices of the country and avoid eating, drinking, and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. Always dress and behaviour conservatively to respect religious customs.

Travel to all border areas is considered dangerous due to the activities of armed groups, the presence of land mines and the high risk of crime and violence.

極端暴力

Violent crime does occur in Chad. Terrorism is a threat in this region of Africa in retaliation for the French military intervention in Mali. Kidnappings also occur, high risk areas include the Lake Chad Basin region and the border areas with Cameroon, Sudan and the Central African Republic have occurred.

政治動盪

Demonstrations and protests occur frequently in Chad. Since August 1, 2023, the government of Chad ordered the reinforcement of preventive and restrictive measures on the freedom of assembly throughout the country until further notice. Avoid all public gatherings and demonstrations, as the situation can turn violent without warning.

應避免的區域

Due to high possibilities of terror attacks,travelers are advised to avoid non-essential travel within 30 km of all international borders, the region of Lac, the northern regions of Tibesti, Ennedi and Borkou (except the town of Faya Largeau),West of Mao in the region of Kanem, the regions of Sila, Wadi Fira and Ouaddaï (except the town of Abéché).