Tuesday, October 18, 2016

HAITI. Immunizations. 2016

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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Haiti

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The island nation of Haiti has experienced tragic events within the past few years, including a devastating earthquake in 2010. While the country has tried to pick up the pieces since then, rebuilding has been slow. Even with these terrible experiences, however, the country has a spirit that is unwavering. Haiti has many traditions such as bright, colorful paintings depicting daily life, Haitian Vodoo, Carnival festivals referred to as Kanaval, and relaxing Kompas music. All of these elements combine to create a vibrant and rich culture supported by a welcoming and proud people.

Do I Need Vaccines for Haiti?

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Haiti. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccines for Haiti: typhoidhepatitis Ahepatitis Brabies,measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and influenza.

Which vaccines do I need for Haiti?

VACCINEHOW DISEASE SPREADS
TyphoidContaminated Food or Water
Hepatitis AContaminated Food or Water
Hepatitis BContaminated Body Fluids
(Sex, needles, etc.)
RabiesInfected Animals
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)Various Vectors
InfluenzaAirborne Droplets
Sources: Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and ISTM.

Haiti Climate Information

MIN AVG TEMPMAX AVG TEMPAVG HUMIDITYAVG DAYS OF RAIN
Jan68°F
20°C
87°F
31°C
58%3
Feb68°F
20°C
87°F
31°C
58%5
Mar69°F
21°C
89°F
32°C
58%7
Apr71°F
22°C
89°F
32°C
60%11
May71°F
22°C
89°F
32°C
65%13
Jun73°F
23°C
91°F
33°C
61%8
Jul73°F
23°C
93°F
34°C
56%7
Aug73°F
23°C
93°F
34°C
61%11
Sep73°F
23°C
91°F
33°C
65%12
Oct71°F
22°C
89°F
32°C
68%12
Nov71°F
22°C
87°F
31°C
66%7
Dec69°F
21°C
87°F
31°C
61%3
Average temperatures in Haiti may vary depending on the region of your stay, so be sure to consider each area you plan to visit and pack clothing and skin and eye protectants that will adequately shield you from the effects of both regular and hazardous weather conditions.

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