Maldives resort hotel by the beach Olhuveli island in the Maldives

Travel Vaccinations for Maldives

Vaccines To Consider When Visiting Maldives

A consultation will be completed with one of our specialist travel health nurses to assess your individual travel plans and health background before making recommendations, which can then be administered during the same appointment.

Hepatitis A - Adult
From £79
Typhoid vaccine
From £49
Hepatitis B
From £59
Rabies IM
From £89
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
From £49

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Boat in the water near Olhuveli island in the Maldives

Destination Information for Maldives

The tropical nation of The Maldives is made up of 26 atolls, or chains of islands, set in the Indian Ocean. These atolls are composed of over 1,000 coral islands. As a popular holiday destination, The Maldives is known for its exquisite beaches and lagoons. The tourism industry here began in earnest in the 1970s, and now over a million visitors come each year. The Maldives has gained a reputation for luxury resorts, top quality hotels and world-class service.

For travellers looking for a more unique getaway, it is possible to visit independently and stay with local people or in private guesthouses. Doing so will give you a more authentic experience of the country than the heavily-marketed resorts can present. Many visitors head to the Maldives due to its reputation for excellent scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing in the warm, clear waters. Transport around the islands is usually by water taxi or sea plane, although most resorts take up an entire island to themselves, so you’re usually guaranteed access to a superb beach without having to travel far.

The tropical climate of The Maldives means it is subject to a stormy, rainy season from May to November. The best time to visit for sunshine and blue skies is December to February, perfect for a Christmas or New Year getaway.

Whilst relaxing on the white, sandy beaches opposite the beautiful blue ocean in the Maldives, it is important for you to also stay safe from possible diseases. Recommended travel vaccinations can include hepatitis A &B, typhoid, rabies and the tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Book a consultation with our specialist travel nurses today.

Infections and Outbreaks frequently change from country to country and by attending our clinics you will be given the most up to date clinical and safety advice from our team of specialists. Our advice to you often includes aspects such as:

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Non Vaccinated Diseases

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is primarily spread to humans either by infected ticks or animal blood. Human-to-human transmission can also occur resulting from close contact with the blood, organs or other bodily fluids of an infected person.

Scrub typhus

Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a bacterial disease that is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites). Common symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes rash. It can usually be treated with antibiotics, however people with severe illness may develop organ failure and bleeding, which can be fatal if left untreated.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

Zika virus

Zika virus is usually transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially during mid-morning, then late afternoon and dusk through to evening. For most people it's a very mild infection with minor or no symptoms, but is more of a risk to pregnant woman as it could result in certain birth defects.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes and it causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. Joint pain is often debilitating and can vary in duration. The disease shares some clinical signs with Dengue, and can be misdiagnosed in areas where Dengue is common. There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems Bed Bug Barrier Bedsheet
£12.99
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25

Leishmaniasis

A parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (the most common): Causes skin lesions, mainly ulcers on exposed parts of the body, causing scars and serious disability. 90% of cases are in the Americas, the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East and Asia. Visceral Leishmaniasis (the most dangerous): Causes enlarged spleen and liver, anaemia, weight loss and irregular bouts of fever. Highly endemic in the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa. Mucotaneous (the least common): Causes partial or total destruction of the mucous membranes in the nose, mouth and throat. Most cases are found in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25