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Tap water should not be drunk unless it has been boiled, and ice and uncooked fruits should also be avoided. Yellow fever vaccinations are required for all visitors over the age of one. Gabon is a malaria zone, and either mefloquine or doxycycline is recommended. There have been recent outbreaks of chikungunya fever and dengue fever, both transmitted by mosquito bites. No vaccine is available for either disease, but stringent anti-insect measures are recommended. Healthcare in Gabon is poor, and traveller's insurance is a good idea. Many doctors will expect cash up front, regardless of insurance. |
