Diseases and Medical Concerns for Monaco
The following medical diseases or health concerns are more common in travel to Monaco (compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World):
* travelers' diarrhea
* cholera
* Escherichia coli diarrhea
* hepatitis A
* typhoid fever
* Insect born diseases
* parasitic diseases
* plague - risk for travelers is small
* toxoplasmosis
* hepatitis B
* Lyme disease
?TopMore Common Diseases and Medical Concerns for Monaco
The following health concerns or diseases are more commonly found in Monaco compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:
* motor vehicle trauma - wear seatbelts and avoid night driving
?TopUncommon or Rare Diseases and Medical Concerns for Monaco
These medical diseases or health concerns are uncommon or rare in Monaco:
* yellow fever - no risk although vaccination certificate may be required if coming from an infected area
* malaria - no current risk
?TopVaccinations for Travel to Monaco
The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Monaco to prevent contagious diseases in Monaco:
* hepatitis A - or immune globulin (IG)
* hepatitis B - If you might be exposed to blood (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6 months, or be exposed through medical treatment.
* As needed, booster doses for tetanus, diphtheria
?TopPreventions or Health Precautions for Travel to Monaco
Any health risk of travel to Monaco may be reduced by the following precautionary health measures when visiting Monaco:
* Never eat undercooked ground beef and poultry, raw eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products - risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease [nvCJD]
* high rate of motor vehicle trauma - avoid night driving and wear seatbelts
* mosquito bite prevention
* insect bite protection
* avoid drinking non-treated water - only drink bottled or canned water
* eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself
* to prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot
* always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
* although risk of infection is low, don't eat food purchased from street vendors
* don't drink beverages with ice
* don't share needles with anyone
* don't handle animals (especially monkeys, dogs, and cats), to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague - risk for travelers is small)
* use sunblock and take sunglasses and a hat
?TopOther Relevant Issues for Travel to Monaco
The following may be issues relevant to travel to Monaco:
* high level medical care where facilities are comparable to other industrialised countries is available throughout the country
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