The Principality of the Northern Forests
Music by Rok Nardin
Vaccinaton Information
Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your jouirney to the Principality of the Northern Forests to get vaccines or medicines you may need. Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include
COVID-19
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.
Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. A traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating any type of food or drinking any type of water in the Principality.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the Principality. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the Principality.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months.
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in the Principality of the Northern Forests. However, there are many wild animals including brown bears and wolves. Whilst in the Principality it will be difficult getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.
It is recommended that you get vaccinated for Yellow Fever whilst staying in the Principality of the Northern Forests.
Avoid Contaminated or Stagnant Water Sources
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Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
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Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
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Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
What type of insect repellent should I use?
The Principality recommends natural insect repellant options such as Lemon Eucalyptus sprays or lotions, Citronella Oil, Lavender Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Cloves Spray, Peppermint and Castor Oil. We frown upon the use of any type of chemicals in the Principality.
