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| Malaria Sitiuation Distribution |
| Region risk areas: low risk in the whole country below 1,500m, especially in some central and southern provinces (Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Binh Phuoc, Dak Nong, Dak Lak), in western provinces (Khanh Hoah, Quang Tri, Ninh Thuan, Quang Nam), and in the northwest (Lai Chau). There is a very limited risk in the northeastern and southern parts of the country. |
| Recommended Prophylaxis |
| mosquito protection: long-sleeved clothing, antimosquito sprays, cremes, lotions, mosquito nets, etc. |
| stand-by medication: throughout the year in central and southern provinces (Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Binh Phuoc, Dak Nong, Dak Lak), in western provinces (Khanh Hoah, Quang Tri, Ninh Thuan, Quang Nam), and in the northwest (Lai Chau). There is a very limited risk in the northeastern and southern parts of the country. no chemoprophylaxis necessary: throughout the year in the northeastern and southern parts of the country. |
| The primary recommendations for malaria prevention are oriented on experience and data from travel medicine and apply "as a general rule" for any tourist on an organized trip. The consulting physician can decide on another procedure in conjunction with an individual consultation, should the malaria risk be significantly higher or lower than on the usual tourism vacation because of traveling style, length of stay, region, season or recent events. This is why an individual consultation with the physician is strongly recommended prior to departure for a malaria risk zone. |
Recommended Vaccinations |
| Illness | Vaccination Protection | Risk Groups |
| Diphtheria | yes | Basically, all persons should have a valid vaccination protection (booster every 10 years). |
| Hepatitis A | yes | All travellers to areas with increased rates of hepatitis A.. |
| Hepatitis B | risk groups - yes | All travellers to areas with increased rates of hepatitis B or high-risk groups (among others, medical personnel, persons with a frequent change of sexual partners, drug addicts, dialysis patients and hemophiliacs).. |
| Japanese Encephalitis (JE) | risk groups - yes | Long-term travellers (over 4 weeks) to rural areas with Japanese encephalitis transmission risk, especially during the rain season, when the multiplication of transmitting mosquitoes increases. |
| Meningococcal Meningitis | no | . |
| Polio | no | . |
| Rabies | risk groups - yes | Travellers to areas with increased rates of rabies (e.g. via stray dogs or cats) and/or increased risk of infection (e.g. through long-term stays, back-pack and/or adventure trips). Children are generally at high risk. The professional high-risk group includes veterinarians, hunters and forestry personnel.. |
| Tetanus | yes | Basically, all persons should have a valid vaccination protection (booster every 10 years). |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE) | no | . |
| Typhoid fever | risk groups - yes | Travellers to areas with increased rates of typhoid fever and/or of insufficient drinkingwater and food hygiene (e.g. during back-pack and adventure trips). Hotel trips may also be connected with a low risk of contracting typhoid fever.. |
| Yellow fever | no | . |
Vaccination Requirements |
| Yellow fever | A yellow fever vaccination certificate ist required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas. Areas regarded as infected by the WHO see map "yellow fever".. |
Special Health Risks |
| Illness | Note | Protection |
| Bilharziosis | Occurs in bodies of fresh water, especially Mekong-Delta | Avoid skin contact with freshwater (lakes, ponds, rivers, streams) |
| Cholera | infected areas: especially in the provinces of Binh Tri Thien, Nghia Binh, Phú Khánh | Careful food and drinking-water hygiene. |
| Dengue fever | infection risk in the whole country | Good protective measures against mosquitos through skin-covering clothes, use of anti-insect-repellents (creams, lotions, sprays), anti-mosquito coils, mosquito nets, etc. |
| Filariosis | mainly in rural areas | Good protective measures against insects (especially against mosquitos) through skin-covering clothes, use of anti-insect-repellents (creams, lotions, sprays), anti-mosquito coils, mosquito nets, etc. |
| Hepatitis B | risk of infection throughout the country | Vaccination. Use of condoms and sterile syringes and needles |
| Japanese Encephalitis (JE) | infected areas: rural and suburban regions Transmission months: especially May-October |
Vaccination. Good protective measures against mosquitos through skin-covering clothes, use of anti-insect-repellents (creams, lotions, sprays), anti-mosquito coils, mosquito nets, etc. |
| Plague | infected areas: in the provinces of Gia-Lai, Cong Tum, Lam Dong, Phú Khánh | Protection from rats (e.g. find a safe place when sleeping outdoors) and flees (frequent and hygenic change of clothes). Travellers should stay away from plague patients. Should exposure be professionally necessary, prophylactic antibiotics might be indicated. |
| Rabies | risk of infection throughout the country | Vaccination. Keep away from stray animals (especially dogs and cats). |
| Typhus Fever | risk of infection throughout the country | Vaccination. Careful food and drinking-water hygiene. |
| Various intestinal infections | parasites, bacteria, viruses (worm infestation, shigellosis, salmonella, amoebas, lamblia) | Careful food and drinking-water hygiene |
Climatic tables |
| Month | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Min. Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Max. Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 |
| Humidity % | 73 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 76 | 72 | 71 | 71 |
| Days of Rain | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
These monthly figures are average figures taken from one observation period. As weather conditions are subjected by a number of influences to constant fluctuation, these figures cannot be regarded as absolute, but rather should provide information leading to a relative climate estimate within any month. The best way to find out climatic conditions in your travel destination is from the various weather service sites in the Internet. | ||||||||||||
Embassy |
| Botschaft der Sozialistischen Republik Vietnam Elsenstraße 3 12435 Berlin-Treptow Tel.: (030) 53 63 01 08 Fax: (030) 53 63 02 00 e-Mail: info@vietnambotschaft.org URL: www.vietnambotschaft.org Mo, Fr: 9-12.30 Uhr und 13.30-17 Uhr |
| Hausanschrift: Ambassade de la République fédérale d´Allemagne 29, Tran Phu Hanoi Postanschrift: Ambassade de la République fédérale d´Allemagne B.P. 39 Hanoi Vietnam Tel.: (0084 4) 845 38-36 / -37, 843 02-45 / -46 Fax: (0084 4) 845 38 38 e-Mail: germanemb.hanoi@fpt.vn URL: www.hanoi.diplo.de |
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