Vaccination Recommendations for Mauritius
Routine Vaccines (Should Be Up to Date)
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap)
- Polio (IPV)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Influenza (seasonal)
- COVID-19 (current booster)
Travel-Specific Recommendations (CDC/WHO)
| Vaccine | Recommendation | Reason |
|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers | Food/water risk; endemic |
| Typhoid | Recommended for most travelers | Food/water risk; especially if visiting rural/small towns |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended for extended stay, medical work, intimate contact | Blood/body fluid exposure |
| Rabies | Consider for extended outdoor, animal contact, remote areas | Bat rabies present; dogs/cats may carry |
| Yellow Fever | Required ONLY if arriving from YF-endemic country | No YF in Mauritius; entry requirement for transit from Africa/S. America |
Malaria
No malaria risk in Mauritius. Prophylaxis not needed. (Neighboring Madagascar, Comoros, Réunion have risk.)
Other Health Considerations
- Dengue/Chikungunya: Mosquito-borne; outbreaks occur. Prevent bites: DEET, permethrin clothing, screens, nets
- Zika: Sporadic cases; pregnant women consult CDC
- Schistosomiasis: Freshwater streams — avoid swimming in non-chlorinated fresh water
- Traveler's diarrhea: Common; bring loperamide, antibiotics (azithromycin) if high-risk
- Sun/heat: UV index high; hydrate, sunscreen
Healthcare in Mauritius
- Public hospitals free for residents; tourists pay (reasonable)
- Private clinics (Wellkin, Fortis, City Clinic) — international standard
- Dive medicine: Hyperbaric chamber at Victoria Hospital
- Travel insurance with evacuation essential
Timing
See travel health provider **4–6 weeks before departure** for vaccines needing series (Hep B, rabies). Last-minute: single-dose vaccines (Hep A, Typhoid injectable) still help.
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