Soil- & Waterborne Infections Leptospirosis All HIV services are free in Jamaica and high-quality condoms are distributed at local health centers and can also be purchased at many pharmacies and supermarkets (see Sec. In 2021, only about half of Jamaicans living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy, of whom around a half had a suppressed viral load. The country has a prevalence of 1.3% in the general population. Sexually Transmitted Infections & HIVĪn estimated 30,000 people in Jamaica are living with HIV. Short-term travelers are not at high risk of TB unless they are residing or spending extended time in specific crowded environments (e.g., dormitory-style hostels, prisons) or healthcare settings (see Sec. Jamaica has an estimated tuberculosis (TB) incidence of 3.3 per 100,000 population and is classified by the World Health Organization as a low-burden TB country (<10 cases per 100,000 population per year). Advise travelers to receive the influenza vaccine ≥2 weeks before departure. InfluenzaĪnnual influenza activity in Jamaica often starts in October to November, peaks between December to March, and can last as late as May. All travelers going to Jamaica should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. See the US government’s COVID-19 international travel requirements and recommendations. Respiratory Infections & Diseases Coronavirus Disease 2019įor current information on COVID-19 in Jamaica, consult the US Embassy in Jamaica. Vaccination is recommended, however, for those intending to venture outside the usual tourist areas or travel extensively in rural areas of the country (e.g., trekkers and hikers), people traveling for work in remote areas, or travelers visiting the island for extended periods (see Sec. The risk of developing typhoid fever is low, and, for most travelers, vaccination against typhoid is not recommended. The last confirmed case of typhoid fever in Jamaica was in the early 1990s. Consuming improperly prepared ackee fruit (the national dish) carries additional health risks (see the section on Poisoning, later in this chapter). Jamaica is unique among tourist destinations for having a hotel-based surveillance system that reports illness and injuries among travelers exit surveys, occasionally conducted at airports among departing travelers, are used to estimate the risk of travelers’ diarrhea. 6, Travelers’ Diarrhea) is one of the most common travel-related illnesses, and travelers to Jamaica experience attack rates of 8–20%. Remind travelers to select food and beverages carefully (see Sec. Visitors to Jamaica will want to experience the local cuisine, ranging from jerked chicken, salt fish, various curried dishes, and much more. Hotels are usually equipped with water filtration systems. In most tourist lodging options, tap water is safe for drinking, but bottled water or filtered water is usually readily available. In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Jamaica should obtain hepatitis A and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.
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