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Oceania is a geographic region comprising Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and Australasia.

It  covers an area of 8.5 million square kilometres and has a population of 40 million.

Scroll down for destination-specific advice by country:

Fiji

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Hepatitis B.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report Dengue in Fiji. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Vanuatu

Mandatory: None.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: None.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Malaria and Dengue in Vanuatu. Malaria has been reported in all areas of Vanuatu. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Papua New Guinea

Disease Alert:  There is a current outbreak of Polio in Papua New Guinea. We strongly recommend all adults travelling to Papua New Guinea to be revaccinated for Polio (IPOL) and all children to be up to date with their childhood vaccinations including Polio. We suggest vaccination at least two weeks before arrival.

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Polio. Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malaria Prophylaxis, Japanese Encephalitis, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: None.

Not routinely recommended:  Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Papua New Guinea involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers). It has not been detected in Canines (dogs) in Papua New Guinea.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Zika, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue in Papua New Guinea. Malaria has been reported throughout the country at altitudes <2,000 m (6,561 ft). Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in Papua New Guinea. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to Papua New Guinea. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

New Caledonia

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Hepatis B.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Chikungunya and Dengue in New Caledonia. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Hawaii

Mandatory: None.

Recommended: Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested: Hepatitis A&B.

Not routinely recommended:  Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Hawaii involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Mosquito Protection Required: Dengue outbreaks do occur in Hawaii. Mosquito precautions recommended for a trip to the islands.

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