Health in Seychelles: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance

There are no compulsory vaccines for entry to Seychelles, except a yellow-fever certificate for travellers arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country. Ensure your standard childhood immunisations (MMR, DTP, polio, tetanus) are current. Hepatitis A is advised for all travellers because the disease is present in the region and can be contracted from food or water. Hepatitis B is recommended for those staying longer than a month, working in health care, or having possible exposure to blood. Typhoid vaccine may be useful if you plan to eat from informal vendors or travel to remote islands. Rabies vaccination is only needed for travellers who will have direct contact with animals or work in veterinary settings. Consult a travel-health professional for personalised advice.

Tap water safety varies; confirm locally, especially in rural guesthouses where water may need filtering or boiling. Bottled water is widely available and inexpensive if you prefer.