No connection? Don't worry.
Download our free app and access all your travel information offline.
Comoros
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Read also the information on security, healthcare and other practical aspects on the FPS Foreign Affairs website.
Important health risks
Malaria
The malaria risk is high in the entire country. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Recommended
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Recommended
Polio
Recommended
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Other vaccinations
Recommended for some travellers
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Travellers with additional considerations
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
