Risk / Health Info for Reunion

What vaccines should I get for Reunion

Before you leave for Reunion, consult our advisers about making sure your shots are up to date. Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccinations are recommended, especially as they are spread by unsafe water and food. Avoid “traveller’s diarrhea”: practise good food and water precautions. Use only commercially bottled or sterilized water, and do not eat food that has not been boiled or cooked or that you have not peeled.

Do I need the hepatitis B shot before I go to Reunion?

It is also wise to protect yourself against hepatitis B, especially if you plan to visit Reunion often or stay for a long time. Children are also at risk of hep B, as are people who work in healthcare or dentistry. It is contracted by contact with blood or body fluid, including via unprotected sex or unsterilized needles.

Do I need to get vaccinated against yellow fever before I go to Reunion?

There is no risk of yellow fever in Reunion, but you may need a certificate of vaccination when you arrive at Reunion, depending on where you have been previously: ask your practitioner at Canadian Travel Clinics for advice.

Can I get healthcare when I go to Reunion?

There are good healthcare facilities on Reunion. Remember to get adequate health insurance coverage before you leave Canada, so check with your provincial or territorial health authority.

The emergency number in Reunion is 112.

Protect your health in Reunion

Cases of Chikungunya virus, which is contracted from mosquito bites, have occurred on Reunion. You should wear clothing with good limb coverage and use mosquito repellent. Sleep under nets wherever possible.