Jersey


Jersey is an island located in the English Channel, north-west of France. It is a self-governing parliamentary democracy and is not part of the United Kingdom. Jersey has a total area of 119.5 sq. km.

The climate is oceanic, with mild winters and cool summers. The impact of the Atlantic Ocean and coastal winds ensures that Jersey is slightly cooler than the southern and central parts of England during the summer months.

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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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