Qatar
Risk / Health Info for Qatar
There are a few inoculations that you will need for Qatar. Expect high healthcare costs in Qatar.
- MERS-CoV in Qatar
- 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 Qatar.
Recommended Vaccines for Qatar
| 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 |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Qatar. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.
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About Qatar
Qatar has an economy based on natural gas so the standard of living is excellent. It is a peninsula that sticks out into the Persian Gulf across from Bahrain. It has a land border with Saudi Arabia.
top Tips for travelling to Qatar
Villaggio Mall is a haven for shoppers: it offers a Venetian-themed experience, complete with gondola rides. Art-lovers will find some impressive museums in Qatar because members of the Qatari royal family are keen art collectors. Some examples include the Museum of Islamic Art and the Arab Museum of Modern Art.
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