Medical requirements for all
ships visiting the Pitcairn Islands
updated
21-May-2009
Although yellow fever is not a disease risk in Pitcairn Islands (U.K.),
the government requires travellers arriving from countries where yellow
fever is present to present proof of yellow fever
vaccination. Be sure
routine vaccinations are up to date, including seasonal influenza,
chickenpox, polio, Hepatitis A,
measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus
(DPT). Other vaccinations may be indicated for travellers
with special health risks (check with your doctor). There are no
diseases endemic to the Pitcairn Islands however the small Pitcairn
community is vulnerable to diseases that may be carried by
visitors. Travellers who are unwell on arrival should attend
their ship's doctor. It is expected that Captains will
routinely declare the health of passengers and crew before landing on
Pitcairn.
With respect to Influenza A H1N1, Pitcairn has introduced quarantine
regulations requiring a declaration of health of passengers and crew
and notification of places visited during the 10 days prior to arrival
at Pitcairn. The Pitcairn Island doctor will communicate with
the ship's doctor. When there is doubt about fitness to land on
Pitcairn, a brief medical examination may be required, including
measurement of body
temperature. These precautions may be varied according to new
information from WHO and the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network.
Rainwater is collected into storage tanks on Pitcairn and is safe for
drinking. Waste management is basic and visitors should observe good
personal sanitation.
The following website is useful
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/pitcairn-islands.aspx#top
Pitcairn Islands Office
P.O. Box 105 696
Auckland |
Ph. +64 9 366 0186
Fax +64 9 366 0187
Email
admin@pitcairn.gov.pn |