Warning: this destination is considered very risky and many governments advise their citizens not to travel there under any circumstances.Warnings against travel to a country or region issued by the US Department of Sta
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Syria Travel warnings
The Middle Eastern country of Syria is in dire straits, with hundreds dead in weeks-long clashes - prompting foreign offices from around the world to warn against travel to the country, and urging citizens in the regio
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#Israel preparing for post-Assad Syria chaos http://t.co/6t7KM3J8over 3 years ago
Embattled #Assad to make #speech on Syria "internal issue" http://t.co/jqPAXBtvover 4 years ago
Foreign Office warns Britons to leave Syria immediately http://bbc.in/mrBBP5almost 5 years ago
Travel Alert - Syria In Chaos After Bloody Uprising http://nblo.gs/h8EGzabout 5 years ago
Recommended vaccinations for Syria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through contaminated food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 25 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B .
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Risk of malaria in this area is small, and prevention by malaria tablets is not recommended. Protection against mosquito bites by using impregnated bed nets at night will reduce the risk.
Yellow fever - transit
Certain countries without yellow fever require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrives (even in transit) from a country where yellow fever is present. If you arrive from a country without yellow fever , there is no requirement for a yellow fever vaccination.
Part of the country (Chloroquine)
Protection against mosquito bites will reduce the risk further.
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