Saint Kitts and Nevis Bandiera della Saint Kitts and Nevis

Cartina geografica della Saint Kitts and Nevis

 General informations

Country Name

Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis

Continent

Central America

Surface area

261 Km2

Capital

Basseterre

Population

 

Language

English

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD)

Time zone

-5hrs in relation to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

001 869

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Polio

Poliomyelitis is typically transmitted through infected water and food and is caused by three types of polio viruses. Infections caused by one type do not protect against the others. Vaccination is mandatory for all travellers arriving from territories where the disease is endemic, as indicated by the WHO.

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.

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

A Central American state, it is formed by the two volcanic islands of the same name, belonging to the Lesser Antilles archipelago.

The terrain is mountainous, with modest elevations (the highest peak is Mount Misery in St. Kitts at 1156 metres). The climate is tropical, with high temperatures for most of the year. The average daily temperature is around 25°C in January and February and around 28°C from June to September.

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