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Falkland Islands

Risk / Health Info for Falkland Islands

Do I need vaccines for Falkland Islands?

What inoculations do you need for Falkland Islands? Our advisors can put together a travel health regime that meets all your needs. One recommended shot will help you avoid an unpleasant GI illness that commonly affects travellers: hepatitis A. Hep A is a viral liver infection.

These are the travellers who should consider getting vaccinated against hepatitis B as they are at increased risk of exposure to the virus:

  • children
  • frequent travellers
  • long-stay travellers
  • healthcare workers
  • users of recreational intravenous drugs.

Some hep B infection route include unprotected sex and invasive medical or cosmetic procedures. If any of this applies to you, ask about a vaccine to protect you from hepatitis B.

There is a combined vaccine for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Ask your travel health advisor if it is suitable for you.

If you are a frequent traveller or you are planning a long trip, you may wish to check that your tetanus booster is up-to-date.

It is common to go to the Falklands via several other destinations, so be sure to discuss your entire itinerary with your travel health advisor to ensure that you are fully protected.

Look after your health on your trip to the Falkland Islands

Ask your travel health advisor for tips on things like avoiding accidents and dealing with very cold weather. Travellers sometimes find that even mild illnesses are quite hard to cope with away from home and removed from familiar sources of support and advice. Pack a few basic medicines such as painkillers, cold remedies, indigestion tablets etc so that you have them on hand if you need them.

What hospital facilities are there in Falkland Islands?

The excellent healthcare facilities in Stanley can deal with most problems, but very complex cases will require evacuation to Chile or Uruguay, or back to North America, so insurance for air ambulance evacuation is a good idea.

Covid-19 Testing for Falkland Islands

We are now offering high value services providing Gold Standard Covid-19 PCR Swab Test, Antigen test, Antibody TestTravel Certificateto meet the needs of our customers when it comes to quick privateCovid-19 PCR or Antibody testing.

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Recommended Vaccines for Falkland Islands

Vaccine NameCourse
Hepatitis A2 Doses
Hepatitis A and B combined (adult)3 Doses
Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric)2 Doses
Hepatitis A (paediatric)1 Dose
Hepatitis B3 Doses
Hepatitis B (paediatric)3 Doses
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Falkland Islands. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.

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About Falkland Islands

Expect your visit to the Falklands to be cold. They have a tundra climate and mountains that top 2,000 feet. They are home five different penguin species as well as other birds, some of which are found nowhere else.

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top Tips for travelling to Falkland Islands

Watch out for the striated caracara – these birds of prey are extremely intelligent, totally fearless and will steal your lunch given half a chance. Because of the dangers of unexploded ordinance left over from the Falklands conflict you should respect any signs telling you to keep out.

 

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About Us

 

Our vaccination and travel health clinics will ensure that you are up-to-date on all the travel immunizations recommended by healthcare professionals. Global Travel Clinics will ensure you are protected by all the recommended shots before you leave the country. We are currently focusing on Covid-19 PCR Swab Test, Antigen test, Antibody Test & Travel Certificates.

 

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