Lesotho

Lesotho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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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.

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.

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 at higher risk and should be vaccinated.

Lesotho的推薦藥物

目前沒有針對Lesotho的建議。

Lesotho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 Lesotho.

Hepatitis A

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

Cholera

Cholera outbreaks occur in Lesotho. 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.

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

There is a risk of acquiring the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever in Lesotho.

African Tick Bite Fever

This disease may occur in the country.

Sleeping Sickness (Type 1)

African trypanosomiasis (“sleeping sickness”) occurs in this country. Symptoms include fatigue, high fever, headaches, and muscle aches. If not treated, the disease can cause death.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever may occur in Lesotho.

Measles

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

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis occurs in Lesotho. Travellers to Lesotho 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 Lesotho. Bats may also carry rabies-like viruses. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.

Typhoid Fever

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

Lesotho中的安全性

人身安全

In general, most travellers to Lesotho experience no difficulties. However, crime, such armed assaults, and carjacking as well as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and other theft does occur and foreigners are targeted. Most crime reportedly occurs in urban areas. 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.

Use a high level of caution when visiting Leribe and Maseru due to the high levels of crime.

Road travel outside urban city areas can be unsafe. Roads may be in poor condition, drivers may not follow the rules of the road, and animals may stray onto roads. Driving is on the left. Avoid using public transportation as vehicles may be overloaded and in poor mechanical condition.

Severe thunderstorms occur in Lesotho, especially between November and February. The weather can change rapidly and unexpectedly, especially in the mountains. Always bring appropriate clothing for warm and cool weather. Monitor local weather sources closely.

LGBTI travellers should note that although same-sex behaviours are legal in Lesotho, same-sex marriage is not. LGBTI travellers will likely face discrimination in Lesotho.

極端暴力

Violent crime such as armed robbery and residential break-ins, occurs and often targets foreigners. Hotspots are mostly popular restaurants, local hotels, as well as the business districts. High risk locations in urban areas are Maseru, Leribe, and Maputsoe.

政治動盪

There is potential for civil unrest in Lesotho. In any country, avoid public demonstrations or protests. Political protests may occur in Maseru. Even peaceful demonstrations can escalate to violence.