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Health information
 Before traveling to the Philippines it is sensible to make some preperations concerning your health. After all, nobody wants to become sick during their holliday! Fortunately when you prepare, the chances you will become sick are small and you can spend all your time on enjoying your holliday in the Philippines. Summary of recommendations
All travelers should visit either their personal physician or a travel health clinic 4-8 weeks before departure.
Malaria:
Prophylaxis with Lariam, Malarone, or doxycycline is recommended for all rural areas, except in the provinces of Aklan, Bilaran, Bohol, Camguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cebu, Guimaras, Iloilo, Leyte, Masbate, northern Samar, Sequijor, and metropolitan Manila. Subic Bay is a risk area.
Vaccinations: | Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers | | Typhoid | For travelers who may eat or drink outside major restaurants and hotels | | Meningococcus | For travelers to Baguio City and the Cordillera Region | | Yellow fever | Required for all travelers greater than one year of age arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. Not recommended otherwise. | | Japanese encephalitis | For long-term (>1 month) travelers to rural areas or travelers who may engage in extensive unprotected outdoor activities in rural areas, especially after dusk | | Hepatitis B | For travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents, especially if visiting for more than 6 months | | Rabies | For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care | | Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given | | Tetanus-diphtheria | Revaccination recommended every 10 years
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For more information go to MDtravelhealth.com or visit your local medical doctor. |
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