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Travel Vaccinations for Mauritania

Vaccines To Consider When Visiting Mauritania

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
Cholera (oral)
From £44
Hepatitis B
From £59
Meningitis ACWY + Certificate
From £64
Rabies IM
From £89
Yellow Fever + Certificate
From £84
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
From £49
There is a risk of Malaria in Mauritania. London Travel Clinic offers a range of antimalarials to keep you protected

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Destination Information for Mauritania

Mauritania, or more accurately, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in North Western Africa, is not currently a popular tourist destination, with travellers preferring to visit more developed countries with a larger tourism infrastructure.

This isn’t to say that there’s nothing to see! Quite the contrary – situated on the West African coast, Mauritania has vast expanses of beaches, with huge sand dunes and lush oases, contrasting with an equally vast and arid desert area. Nature lovers will delight in the amazing array of migratory birds which flock to Parc National du Banc d’Arguin, and in one of the world’s only Mediterranean monk seal colonies, which live around Cap Blanc.

The stunning desert scenery is well worth seeing, and makes for an exciting jeep tour through the Sahara, stopping off at the historical cities of Chinguetti and Ouadane. Mauritania’s unassuming capital, Nouakchott, is often used as a stopping point for travellers heading to the Adrar desert region.

Nouakchott is a laid-back and friendly town, and is ideal for an afternoon at the local fish market or for sampling local cuisine. In order to experience the best of the warm weather and avoid the rainy season, it is better to visit during the Winter months from November to March.

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

Rift Valley fever

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that usually affects domesticated animals (such as cattle and sheep), but can also infect and cause illness in humans. The majority of human infections are caused by direct or indirect contact with the blood or organs of infected animals.

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.

West Nile virus

West Nile virus (WNV) is spread by mosquitoes in many countries. There are usually no symptoms, although some people develop mild flu-like symptoms, nausea and skin rash. The virus is not contagious and should get better without any treatment.

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

African tick bite fever

Bacterial infection from bite from infected ticks. Most common between April-November and in rural, camping and hiking areas. Causes redness around site of bite and symptoms usually within 2 weeks, such as fever, muscle pain, headache and rash.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50

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

Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis, also called bilharzia, is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions. Avoid swimming in fresh water rivers, streams and lakes if you can. You often don't have any symptoms at first, but after a few weeks may develop a rash, high temperature, cough, diarrhoea and joint pain. Schistosomiasis can usually be treated successfully with a short course of a medication that kills the worms.

Trypanosomiasis

Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, which is only found in rural Africa. Initial symptoms include severe headache, insomnia, enlarged lymph nodes, anaemia and rash.

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

Additional Health Risks Information for Mauritania

Terrorist attacks, protest, violence and other crime are highly likely in Mauritania. There are currently advisory notices in place recommended that British nationals avoid all but essential travel to large areas of the country. If you do choose to travel against official advice, or have an unavoidable reason for needing to be in Mauritania, you should seek specialist security advice and plan your trip carefully, allowing for contingency plans and a safe way to leave the country if necessary.

Some parts of Mauritania are high risk for malaria and Yellow fever, it is advisable to visit a Travel clinic to get the necessary vaccines, medications and advice before you travel.

Medical facilities in Mauritania are limited. Carry a full supply of any necessary prescription medication with you, along with the associated prescriptions themselves, and a well-stocked first aid kit. You may find communication with doctors or clinic staff can be difficult, which may hamper treatment. You will be expected to pay for treatment in advance – insurance cards may not be accepted so ensure you have funds to cover any care you need up front, and make a claim as soon as you are able.

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