I am going to Cuba from the UK do i need any jabs?

Question

I am going to Cuba in a few weeks,do I need any jabs and if so what? Thanks!

Answer 1

yeh...a left..then a cupla rights ;-) (joke..have a nice hol!)

Answer 2

Here you go:

Cuba



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Some health risks apply to travellers to all countries. Please see below for a list of important health information sheets. A full list of information sheets is available through the Health Information Sheets link on the left hand side of the page.

Health Professionals

Prevention of Food- and Water-Borne Diseases

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Travellers

Prevention of Food- and Water-Borne Diseases

Insect Bite Avoidance

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Vaccine Preventable Risks

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Travellers should be up to date with routinely recommended vaccinations according to the UK schedule:

NHS Immunisation Information

Department of Health Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (Green book)

Yellow Fever

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YELLOW FEVER

There is no risk of yellow fever in this country and there are no certificate requirements according to International Health Regulations.

Additional Risks

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Travellers should be up to date with routinely recommended vaccinations according to the UK schedule:

NHS Immunisation Information

Department of Health Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (Green book)

The diseases below may be a risk in all or part of the country and are presented alphabetically:

Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid

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HEPATITIS A

Hepatitis A is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver.

Risk assessment

EpidemiologyInformation on the occurrence of disease within this country - Hepatitis A is known to occur in this country although the risk to most travellers is considered to be low.

ExposureInformation on the mode of transmission and factors that may increase disease risk - Hepatitis A is transmitted through contaminated food and water. Travellers who will have access to safe food and water are at low risk. Those at higher risk include travellers visiting friends and relatives, long-term travellers, and those visiting areas of poor sanitation.

Risk management

Travellers should practice strict food, water and personal hygiene precautions.

Vaccine may be givenMost travellers at low risk, consider vaccine for those in risk categories to travellers whose planned activities put them at higher risk of exposure (see above).

Because hepatitis A vaccine is well tolerated and affords long-lasting protection, it may be givenMost travellers at low risk, consider vaccine for those in risk categories to all previously unvaccinated travellers.

According to UK immunisation guidance, in addition to its indications for travel, vaccine may be givenMost travellers at low risk, consider vaccine for those in risk categories to those with chronic liver disease or haemophilia, men who have s*x with men, injecting drug users and those at occupational risk.

Resources

Health Professionals

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Hepatitis A

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Prevention of Food- and Water-Borne Diseases

Department of Health Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (Green Book)

Travellers

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Hepatitis A

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Prevention of Food- and Water-Borne Diseases



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HEPATITIS B

Hepatitis B is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver and may lead to chronic complications.

Risk assessment

EpidemiologyInformation on the occurrence of disease within this country - Less than 2% of the population in this country is a carrier of hepatitis B virus (low endemicity).

ExposureInformation on the mode of transmission and factors that may increase disease risk - Hepatitis B is transmitted via infected blood or bodily fluids. Travellers may be exposed when receiving medical or dental treatment, via direct contact between open skin lesions, or if participating in risk behaviour such as needle sharing, unprotected s*x or contact sports. Healthcare workers are at higher risk.

Risk management

Travellers should avoid contact with blood or bodily fluids. Where contact is unavoidable, appropriate protective precautions should be taken.

A sterile medical kit should be carried.

Most travellers are at low risk.

Vaccine should be givenAll travellers in risk categories should receive vaccine to adult and child travellers at risk due to the nature of their activities or occupation (see above).

Vaccine should also be givenAll travellers in risk categories should receive vaccine to those with chronic kidney failure, liver disease or haemophilia, injecting drug users, men who have s*x with men and individuals who change sexual partners frequently.

Resources

Health Professionals

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Hepatitis B

Department of Health Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (Green Book)

Travellers

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Hepatitis B



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RABIES

Rabies is a neurological disease caused by viruses of the Lyssavirus genus.

Risk assessment

EpidemiologyInformation on the occurrence of disease within this country - Rabies occurs or is presumed to occur in wild and domestic animals (including bats).

ExposureInformation on the mode of transmission and factors that may increase disease risk - Transmission may occur following contact with the saliva from an infected wild or domestic animal (including bats), most often via a bite or l**k to an open wound. Risk of exposure is increased by type of activity (e.g. running, cycling), occupation (e.g. veterinarians) and longer duration of stay. Children are at increased risk as they are less likely to avoid contact with animals and to report a bite or l**k.

Risk management

Travellers should avoid contact with wild or domestic animals.

Pre-exposure vaccination should be givenAll travellers in risk categories should receive vaccine to adults and children who are:

at risk of rabies (see above)

travelling to remote areas where medical care is not readily available.

Following an animal bite, wounds should be thoroughly cleansed and an urgent medical assessment sought, even if the wound appears trivial. Prompt post-exposure treatment is required, even if pre-exposure vaccine has been received.

Suitable vaccines and immunoglobulin may be in short supply or unavailable in some countries.

Resources

Health Professionals

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Rabies

Department of Health. Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (Green Book)

World Health Organization (WHO) Rabnet

Travellers

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Rabies



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TETANUS

Tetanus is caused by a toxin released from Clostridium tetani bacteria.

Risk assessment

EpidemiologyInformation on the occurrence of disease within this country - Tetanus bacteria are found worldwide.

ExposureInformation on the mode of transmission and factors that may increase disease risk - Tetanus bacteria are present in soil and manure and may be introduced through open wounds such as a puncture wound, burn or scratch.

Risk management

Travellers should thoroughly clean all wounds and seek appropriate medical attention

Travellers should have completed a primary vaccination course according to the UK schedule.

A booster dose should be givenAll travellers in risk categories should receive vaccine to travellers whose last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine was given more than 10 years ago, and who will not have ready access to medical care; even if they have received five doses previously.

Resources

Health Professionals

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Tetanus

Department of Health Immunisation Against Infectious Disease (Green Book)

Travellers

NaTHNaC Health Information Sheet on Tetanus



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TYPHOID

Typhoid fever is a systemic disease caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria.

Risk assessment

EpidemiologyInformation on the occurrence of disease within this country - Typhoid fever is known or presumed to occur in this country.

ExposureInformation on the mode of transmission and factors that may increase disease risk - Typhoid is transmitted through contaminated food and water. Travellers who will have access to safe food and water are likely to be at low risk. Those at higher risk include travellers visiting friends and relatives, young children, long-term travellers, and those visiting areas of poor sanitation.

Risk management

Travellers should practice strict food, water and personal hygiene precautions even if vaccinated.

Most travellers are at low risk and do not need vaccination.

Vaccine may be givenMost travellers at low risk, consider vaccine for those in risk categories to travellers whose planned activities put them at higher risk (see above). Current vaccines against Salmonella Typhi are only 50-80% protective and do not protect against Salmonella Paratyphi. Previous typhoid illness does not confer reliable immunity.

Resources

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Answer 3

Yep, Hep A and B...thats a two in one though..

I only had to have that when I went to Cayo Coco..have fun and make sure you get one of those coconut cocktails on the beach

Answer 4

Yes i think you do .

Answer 5

It will depend on what vaccinations you have already had.

You need Hepatitis A, Hep B if you are going over 6 months,Typhoid, Measles/Mumps, rubella if you have not already had these as a child, and tetanus - which you need to renew every 10 years.

For further information check http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinatio...

which gives full details.

Answer 6

I've been to Cuba for a holiday and I didn't need get any jabs.  It may be worth taking some malaria tablets with you as the mosquitoes are rife, but even then malaria is not common in Cuba so the risks are quite low.

If you are going for a short break then you won't need any vaccinations, if you are going to live there then perhaps Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus.