Travel
Destinations & Vaccinations
Irish honeymooners are choosing more varied and exotic locations than ever before, however due to the excitement of the wedding, some couples may forget about important travel health issues, such as vaccinations.
It is vitally important that couples consider their travel health and consult their GP or travel health clinic at least six weeks prior to departure for advice.
Research has shown that many Irish people have a poor understanding of the vaccinations required for travelling to certain destinations, while almost one-quarter of those who have received vaccinations, do not know which travel related diseases they have been vaccinated against. Many Irish people on holiday abroad put themselves at risk of contracting infectious diseases by, for example, brushing their teeth with local water and consuming salads or raw vegetables.
The information below is given only as a guideline, contact your local Tropical Medical Bureau once you have decided on a honeymoon destination.
The most popular destinations for an exotic honeymoon with Irish newly weds are currently Thailand, Mauritius, South Africa, The Seychelles and The Caribbean.
Thailand
There are no compulsory vaccines for entry into Thailand from Ireland. Nevertheless the usual recommended vaccines include Polio, Typhoid, Tetanus and Hepatitis A cover. For those trekking or staying for longer periods then cover against Hepatitis B and Rabies would be worth discussing.
Mauritius
For your own protection it is usually wise to consider cover against the following; Poliomyelitis (childhood booster); Tetanus (childhood booster); Typhoid (food and water borne disease) and Hepatitis A (food and water borne disease). For those undertaking a longer more rural trip other vaccines may need to be considered including Hepatitis B.
South Africa
Apart from Yellow Fever vaccine in certain circumstances, there are no other vaccinations required for entry into South Africa from Ireland. Nevertheless there are a number of recommended vaccines for most travellers which need to be discussed. For trekking holidays or extended visits Rabies and Hepatitis B may need to be considered.
Seychelles
For your own personal health it is recommended that travellers are covered against the following diseases - Poliomyelitis (childhood booster); Tetanus (childhood booster); Typhoid (food and water borne disease); Hepatitis A (food and water borne disease)
For those undertaking a longer more rural trip other vaccines may need to be considered including Hepatitis B.
Caribbean
It is recommended that travelers are covered against Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A. For those undertaking a longer more rural trip other vaccines may need to be considered including Hepatitis B and Malaria.
