Ascension
Risk / Health Info for Ascension
Do I need shots for Ascension?
As the climate of Ascension is quite healthy you will not need any shots to go to the island. It may be hard to get hold of some medications on Ascension so bring a supply for your entire stay.
What are health services like on Ascension?
Health services are not free for visitors to Ascension. Remember you need travel insurance whenever you leave Canada. Before you leave the country, check with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. There is a hospital in Georgetown but health services on Ascension are limited and complex cases will be referred back to the UK.
How can I stay safe on Ascension?
There are few diseases to worry about on Ascension, but you should take the usual precautions against accidents. Bear in mind that you may need to be evacuated if you are seriously injured.
Ask your travel health advisor about what you can do to protect yourself from sun exposure during your trip. You may find that you react badly to insect bites on the island. Your travel health advisor can recommend some items for your first aid kit to help soothe bites, and may also have some tips for avoiding bites in the first place.
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About Ascension
The British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha comprises three remote island communities in the Atlantic. It has British and US airforce presences, as well as a European Space Agency rocket tracking station. It has its own system of law that is based on some parts of English law. Green turtles may be seen coming ashore to lay eggs from November to May.
top Tips for travelling to Ascension
The Ascension Island Government website has plenty of useful information about visiting the island.