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New Zealand
Very low infectious disease risk. Outdoor adventure injuries and intense UV are the real hazards.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis B (extended stays)
Disease risks & prevention
Extreme UV exposure
SPF 50+, hat and sunglasses; the ozone layer is thin here.
Giardia in backcountry water
Filter or boil stream water when tramping.
Hypothermia in alpine areas
Carry layers; weather changes fast on the Great Walks.
Water
Tap water safe nationwide.
Food
Excellent standards.
Insects
Sandflies on the West Coast — repellent is essential.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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