Isle of Man


The Isle of Man is a self-governing crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between Ireland and Great Britain. It is 52 kilometres long and 22 kilometres wide at its widest point.

The Isle of Man has a temperate oceanic climate. The average rainfall is higher on the Isle of Man than throughout the British Isles. February is the coldest month with average temperatures of 3.4°C to 7.9°C, while August is the warmest with averages of 12.4°C to 18.1°C.

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Pre-travel Preparation Will Help Protect Your Health While You Are Away

Pre-travel preparation will help keep you safe and healthy while you are away. Please consult the Travel Doctor-TMVC before you travel overseas. We will provide specific recommendations tailored to your itinerary. Our doctors will assess and advise you on your risks, and recommend appropriate vaccination and medication to minimise your risk of becoming seriously unwell on your trip.


Vaccination Recommendations​/Requirements

Before you travel, make sure that you are up to date on all routine vaccines recommended for you based on your age and underlying risk profile.

These include:

  • Chickenpox (Varicella): either previous disease or vaccination
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
  • Flu (Influenza)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR): travellers born during or after 1966 are recommended to have received two vaccinations previously
  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • Polio: per childhood schedule
  • SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Additional vaccines may be required or recommended for this destination. This will vary depending on your medical history, prior immunisations, length of travel, season of travel, itinerary and other relevant factors.


Common Medical Conditions

It is recommended to carry a traveller’s medical kit for the self-treatment of common traveller’s ailments such as respiratory or gastric infections.

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