Risk / Health Info for Georgia

If you want to ask, ‘What inoculations do I need for Georgia?’, talk with a healthcare advisor at Canadian Travel Clinics. Before travelling to Georgia, you’ll want to make sure that your routine immunizations are up to date. Don’t forget that you need travel health insurance before leaving Canada to make sure you are covered for any medical costs, no matter where you’re going or how long you’ll be there. Before you leave the country, check with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. Beware of the risk of “travellers’ diarrhea“ and practise safe food and water precautions.

Altitude in Georgia

Parts of Georgia are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.

Malaria in Georgia

Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Georgia at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.

Rabies in Georgia

There is a risk of rabies in Georgia. Ask your travel health advisor if a pre-exposure rabies vaccine is appropriate for you.