Brunei Darussalam
Risk / Health Info for Brunei Darussalam
Your regular shots should be up to date before you leave for Brunei Darussalam, and you might want to consider protecting yourself from hepatitis A or B, rabies or typhoid. There is a risk of malaria and Japanese encephalitis in Brunei Darussalam, so talk to our experts about getting a shot or anti-malaria pills, and avoid mosquito bites, which can carry other illnesses such as Zika or dengue fever.
Brunei Darussalam has good medical facilities but evacuation to Singapore is sometimes required. Your Canadian health plan will not cover you when you leave Canada, so make sure you have travel insurance before you go to Brunei Darussalam. Consult your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- Dengue fever in Brunei Darussalam
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Brunei Darussalam. 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.
- Malaria in Brunei Darussalam
- Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Brunei Darussalam 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.
- Zika in Brunei Darussalam
- Global Affairs Canada has issued a warning about the risk of contracting Zika in Brunei Darussalam. 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 Brunei Darussalam. 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.
Recommended Vaccines for Brunei Darussalam
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Japanese encephalitis | 2 Doses |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam is a tiny but very wealthy country on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo. With hilly hinterlands sloping into coastal plains, it has a tropical climate with high humidity and heavy rainfall. It is trying to diversify its economy away from depending on oil and gas by developing other industries such as information technology.
top Tips for travelling to Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam has shipwrecks and great diving, and lovely beaches, especially Pantai Gadong, Pantai Muara and Pantai Seras. At the heart of the capital Bandar Seri Begawan are a collection of houses built on stilts in the river. Brunei has many eco-tourism opportunities for canoe trips into the pristine jungle of the Ulu Temburong National Park, home of the Proboscis monkey.