Risk / Health Info for Anguilla

Make sure your vaccines are up to date for Anguilla. You may be at risk of hepatitis A or B.

Divers should take note that the island has no facilities for treating decompression sickness.

Take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito-borne diseases (especially Zika) are becoming more common throughout the Caribbean.

As elsewhere in the islands, practise safe food and water precautions: avoid uncooked vegetables and fruit, and stick to things you can peel yourself.

Remember you need travel insurance whenever you leave Canada. Before you leave the country, check with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.

Dengue fever in Anguilla

There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Anguilla. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.

Zika in Anguilla

Global Affairs Canada has issued a warning about the risk of contracting Zika in Anguilla. Zika is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, and infection during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects. Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should take advice before travelling to Anguilla. Zika symptoms include rash, itch, mild fever, headache, red eyes, muscle and joint pains. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Mosquito nets and air conditioning should be used when sleeping.