Samoa

Samoa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.

對於一些旅行者

麻疹，腮腺炎，風疹（MMR）疫苗

A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended by CDC for infants aged 6 to 11 months. According to NaTHNaC, all travellers from American Samoa, aged 6 months and older, are required to be vaccinated before entering Samoa.

黃熱病疫苗

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.

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.).

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.

Samoa的推薦藥物

目前沒有針對Samoa的建議。

Samoa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 Samoa through contaminated food or water.

Hepatitis B

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

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in Samoa in the past.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.

對於一些旅行者

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 a sick person.

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 acquiring Measles in this country.

Zika Fever

There is transmission of the Zika virus in this country.

Typhoid Fever

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

Samoa中的安全性

人身安全

Both petty crime, such as pick-pocketing, and violent crime occur in Samoa. Travellers should maintain vigilance, avoid showing signs of affluence, such as expensive clothing, and ensure their personal belongings and travel documents are secure at all times.

There are many stray dogs in Samoa. Travellers should avoid these dogs and not feed them as they can be unpredictable and dangerous.
Driving conditions may be dangerous in rural areas due to poor maintenance of roads. Avoid travel at night as roads in Samoa often traverse streams. Samoa experiences a cyclone season from November to April. Monitor weather alerts closely and follow the advice of local authorities. Be aware that travel plans may be disrupted or canceled in the event of extreme weather. Samoa is located in an active seismic zone. Earthquakes and resulting tsunamis may occur. Same-sex relationships are illegal in Samoa with a maximum penalty of imprisonment of seven years. It would be prudent to avoid public displays of affection.