Suriname - South America Travelling to Suriname on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
Recommended vaccinations
Starting
Diphtheria
1 day
Malaria
1-7 days
Yellow fever
10 days
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
1 week
Tetanus
1 day
10 days
When to start vaccinations before leaving:
Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information, Ask the Doctor
Diphtheria Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Malaria Malaria tablets reduce the risk of infection. There is considerable chloroquine resistance in this area and the choice is between Malarone, Lariam or Doxycycline. Protection against mosquito bites will reduce the risk further.
Yellow fever Yellow fever is a serious virus infection, which cause a serious hepatitis. The vaccine provides protection for 10 years after a single injection. Countries where yellow fever is present are entitled to request a valid certificate documenting a vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before entry. The certificate is a stamp in the WHO yellow book.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) Infectious hepatitis infects through food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 20 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months. Gamma globulin consists of purified antibodies from people who have had hepatitis A, and protects for up to 5 months. The vaccination is preferred. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B.
Tetanus Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
