Haiti Bandiera della Haiti

Cartina geografica della Haiti

 General informations

Country Name

Republic of Haiti

Continent

Central America

Surface area

27,750 km2

Capital

Port-au-Prince

Population

9,900,000

Language

French

Currency

Gourde

Time zone

-6hrs in relation to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00509

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Cholera

Cholera is transmitted through infected food and water. Vaccination is especially recommended if you intend to travel to rural areas where it is widespread and access to clean water is limited.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.

Typhoid Fever

Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions where sanitation conditions are poor.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a bacterial airborne disease. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months.

Malaria

Malaria, transmitted by mosquito bites, is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is not yet available, you are advised to take both behavioural, and following medical consultation, pharmacological preventive measures.

Dengue,  Zika

These diseases are spread by mosquito bites and there is no vaccine. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures by implementing behavioural prophylaxes.

Insect sting diseases

Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Haiti is a Central American state that shares the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago with the Dominican Republic. The island is located between Cuba and Puerto Rico; it runs westward with two peninsulas at the north and south ends forming a wide gulf that host Gonâve Island.

The warm humid climate does register great differences in temperatures between seasons, although there is a daily temperature range of around 10°C. The period between June and November is the cyclone season.

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