Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland shares a border to its south with the Republic of Ireland and is part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland was created in 1921, when the Government of Ireland Act 1920 partitioned Ireland into Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. A feature of the country’s geography is Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake on the island of Ireland and in the British Isles.
Northern Ireland has a temperate maritime climate and is wetter in the west than the east. The weather is unpredictable at all times of the year, and the seasons are less pronounced than in interior Europe. Average maximum temperatures in Belfast are 6.5°C in January and 17.5°C in July.
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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.
Health Risks
The following diseases are known to occur in the area:
Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
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