Christmas Island
Risk / Health Info for Christmas Island
There are some recommended immunizations for Christmas Island and Canadian Travel Clinics can help you arrange these. 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. Avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes
- Dengue fever in Christmas Island
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Christmas Island. 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.
Recommended Vaccines for Christmas Island
| 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 (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
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About Christmas Island
Christmas Island is in the Indian Ocean north of Australia, and is an Australian territory. Its beautiful beaches are world renowned and between October and December the red crabs migrate.
top Tips for travelling to Christmas Island
Sea turtles lay eggs on Dolly Beach at night, and if you’re lucky you may be able to observe on. As the beach is protected by rocks just out to sea and is shaded on the landward side by coconut palms, it is very pleasant during the day as well.