Lebanon
Risk / Health Info for Lebanon
There are some vaccinations to get before going to Lebanon and your healthcare advisor can guide you.
- Altitude in Lebanon
- Parts of Lebanon 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.
- Schistosomiasis in Lebanon
- The schistosomiasis parasite enters humans through the skin during contact with fresh water. To prevent infection, avoid swimming or paddling in lakes and streams in Lebanon. This condition is also known as bilharzia.
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Lebanon
- MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection with a high mortality rate. It is caused by the coronavirus and is thought to be contracted from infected camels. You should take diligent hygiene measures such as thorough handwashing if you visit a farm, barn or market or touch a camel. Avoid contact with sick animals. Do not drink raw camel milk or urine; and do not eat camel meat that has not been properly cooked. The Government of Canada has issued a travel health advisory about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in Lebanon.
- polio in Lebanon
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Recommended Vaccines for Lebanon
| 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 |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Lebanon
Lebanon has a long Mediterranean coastline. Its summers are hot and dry, while the winters are cold and wet. The area has a rich history and invaders and traders who left behind ruins include crusaders, Egyptians, Ottomans, Greeks and Romans and Phoenicians.
top Tips for travelling to Lebanon
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon and all but essential travel to other parts. Check current advice before you travel.
Just north of Beirut is Jeita Grotto, a show cave and underground river and waterfalls.
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