Comoros
Risk / Health Info for Comoros
Do I need shots for Comoros?
Your shots should be up to date before you go to Comoros and your healthcare adviser can guide you. There are frequent interruptions to power and water supplies, which can affect sanitation and may mean that food has been poorly refrigerated. Your healthcare adviser can tell you about shots that will prevent hepatitis A and typhoid, two nasty gastrointestinal illnesses caused by contaminated food and water. You can further reduce the risk of “travellers’ diarrhea” by using only commercially bottled water for drinking and ice cubes. Don’t eat food that you have not peeled yourself or that has not been cooked or boiled.
Do I need the hepatitis B shot before I go to Comoros?
It is also wise to protect yourself against hepatitis B, especially if you plan to visit Comoros often or stay for a long time. Children are also at risk of hep B, as are people who work in healthcare or dentistry. It is contracted by contact with blood or body fluid, including via unprotected sex or unsterilized needles.
What hospital facilities are there in Comoros?
Comoros has basic health services and they are mostly private. The power supply on the islands is erratic and this can cause problems with the storage of medicines. It’s recommended you purchase travel insurance before you leave Canada. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- Dengue fever in Comoros
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Comoros. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.
- Malaria in Comoros
- Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Comoros at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.
Recommended Vaccines for Comoros
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Malaria prophylaxis | |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
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About Comoros
This Indian Ocean archipelago is one of the world’s poorest nations, but the government of Comoros would like to promote tourism. Exports include ylang-ylang essential oil and vanilla.
top Tips for travelling to Comoros
French is an official language on Comoros, along with Arabic and Comorian. Tourist activities include diving and snorkelling as well as trekking and cycling. There is a piracy problem in the Indian Ocean surrounding Comoros, and you should bear this in mind if you are travelling by yacht.