Tunisia
Risk / Health Info for Tunisia
Make sure your shots are up to date before you go to Tunisia. Consult your local Canadian Travel Clinic for information about vaccinations to prevent hepatitis A and B as well as typhoid.
Avoid “travellers’ diarrhea” by not eating food that you cannot peel or that has not been cooked or boiled, and using commercially bottled water.
Tunisia has good healthcare facilities in major centres, and limited or non-existent facilities in rural areas. Your Canadian healthcare plan will not cover you outside Canada, so make sure you have travel insurance before you go, and be prepared to pay a deposit or cash up front for treatment. Consult with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- MERS-CoV in Tunisia
- MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection with a high mortality rate. It is caused by the coronavirus and is thought to be contracted from infected camels. You should take diligent hygiene measures such as thorough handwashing if you visit a farm, barn or market or touch a camel. Avoid contact with sick animals. Do not drink raw camel milk or urine; and do not eat camel meat that has not been properly cooked. The Government of Canada has issued a travel health advisory about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in Tunisia.
Recommended Vaccines for Tunisia
| 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 |
| Rabies | |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Tunisia
Tunisia has a temperate climate and mountainous terrain in the north, and a desert climate in the south where the country merges into the Sahara. With a coastline along the Mediterranean Ocean, it has a rich history, involving several empires including the Roman and Ottoman. Tunisia’s diverse market-oriented economy depends on agriculture and tourism.
top Tips for travelling to Tunisia
Tunisia has many historical sites worth exploring, including the Carthage archaeological site, and the Jewish quarter in Djerba. Sidi Bou Saïd is a whitewashed favourite among artists, and the Bardo Museum in Tunis has an impressive collection of mosaics. Global Affairs Canada advises against travelling to some parts of Tunisia so check before you plan your trip.