Guadeloupe
Risk / Health Info for Guadeloupe
It’s recommended to make sure your vaccinations are up to date for Guadeloupe. You may be at risk of hepatitis A or B. Avoid uncooked foods you can’t wash or peel yourself.
With mosquito-borne diseases common throughout the Caribbean, take precautions to avoid getting bitten. Good-quality healthcare is available, but not all doctors understand English. Remember to get adequate health insurance coverage before you leave Canada, so check with your provincial or territorial health authority.
- Dengue fever in Guadeloupe
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Guadeloupe. 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 Guadeloupe
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. Bridges across a narrow strait join the main islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre.
top Tips for travelling to Guadeloupe
The islands are great for snorkelling because of the tropical fish, especially off Grand-Terre. Check out the La Soufrière volcano in the Parc National de la Guadeloupe on Basse-Terre.