Risk / Health Info for Tristan Da Cunha

What vaccinations do I need for Tristan da Cunha?

You should not need any shots to go to Tristan da Cunha, but discuss your itinerary with your adviser at Canadian Health Clinics as you will have to pass through other territories to reach Tristan da Cunha and you may need immunizations or malaria prophylaxis for these places.

Can I get medical treatment in Tristan da Cunha?

Healthcare on the island of Tristan da Cunha is good, but you will have to pay for it. If you need surgery you will have to be evacuated to Cape Town. This journey takes a week or longer, and there may be a wait for a ship. 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.

Will my medications be available on Tristan da Cunha?

If you rely on medication you should bring everything you need for your stay on Tristan da Cunha as supplies of medications are limited on the islands. If prescription items have to be ordered in, you may have a weeks-long wait.