Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country, with a territory stretching from the Caspian Sea to China. It is the wealthiest nation in Central Asia, thanks to its abundant oil resources and valuable minerals reserves. Kazakhstan is perfect for travellers searching for exploration of the unknown in a country where nature is still mostly untouched. Kazakhstan is now independent and has opened its doors to tourism, enabling visitors to experience the grandeur of its nature. With majestic glaciers, deep canyons, soaring peaks, emerald-blue lakes, dense forests and vast sandy deserts, Kazakhstan offers an incredible array of stunning landscapes. Peaks of the Tian Shan et Altai mountains will surely seduce even the most experienced rock climbers.
HEALTH INFORMATION
We make every effort to ensure that the information posted on our website is up to date and accurate according to the latest public health recommendations; however, it is impossible for us to make changes on a daily basis.
For the most current travel health recommendations, please call our clinic as make an appointment with one of our travel health professionals.
KAZAKHSTAN – RECOMMENDED VACCINES
| The Yellow Fever Vaccine | A proof of vaccination against yellow fever may be required upon entry in to this country. Some travellers may not be eligible to receive this vaccine. Please enquire with your health care professional regarding your specific details. It is important to note that the vaccine should be administered at least 10 days prior to your departure. For further information, please consult with the World Health Organization (WHO) website: https://www.who.int/ith/ith- |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended for all travelers. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended for all travelers. |
| Causes, Symptoms & Treatment – Typhoid fever | Recommended for all travelers. |
| Tetanus – Diphteria – Pertussis Vaccine | Tetanus: In exceptional circumstances (eg, stay in a region where access to health care is limited), for a person aged 18 years or older, 1 dose of DT may be given if 5 years or more has elapsed since the last dose. Otherwise, one booster dose at the age of 50*. Pertussis (Whooping Cough): 1 dose is recommended for pregnant women, for every pregnancy, regardless of immunization history and the interval since the last dose (betwen week 26 and 32). *Only applicable for Quebec. |
| Measles – Rubella – Mumps | Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1970, if not previously given. |
| Flu – Influenza | Seasonal influenza occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing or by touching infected surfaces. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine yearly. Vaccine is recommended 14 days prior to departure. |
| Routine vaccines (dCaT, Polio, Meningococcal, Shingles, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B, HPV, MMR & Varicella) | Recommended for all travelers |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | Presence. All travellers should protect themselves against tick bites. |
| Lyme disease | Presence. All travellers should protect themselves against tick bites. |
| Transmission, Symptoms and Prevention – Rabies | For travelers at high risk of animal bites or being involved in activities with bats, dogs and other mammals. Clients who plan to visit remote areas may consider receiving this vaccine. Important to note the pre-exposure rabies vaccine is administered in 2 doses with one week interval between doses. Post-exposure vaccination is always recommended, even for those previously vaccinated. |
| Turista – Traveler’s Diarrhea (ETEC) | Talk to your health care professional about the risks and precautionary measures to take, as well as the Dukoral® vaccine. Important to note that the Dukoral vaccine is an oral vaccine given in 2 doses, recommended at least 2 weeks prior to departure. |
RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS
| Acetazolamide/Dexaméthasone | Recommended to prevent Acute mountain sickness (AMS). |
| Antibiotics Traveler’s Diarrhea | Azithromycin or Suprax |
MEDICAL CARE
Numerous natural catastrophes and human crises have severely weakened the health care system of Kazakhstan, which was already archaic. The medical infrastructure in the country goes back to the Soviet era. Lacks of trained staff and medical products, obsolete medical equipment and a bad public health information system are resulting in medical care of poor quality. Most of the hospital facilities are public and free of charge in Kazakhstan, but a few private medical centers can be found in the country, such as the VIP Hospital in Almaty and the International SOS Clinics in Aktau, Almaty, Astana and Atyrau. These establishments provide excellent health care and have emergency services accessible 24 hours a day.
It is recommended to pack your own medication as well as a basic pharmacy kit for your travel since some medicine may be difficult to find and obtain in this country.
SECURITY ABROAD
There is a threat of terrorism. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.
CANADIAN EMBASSY
Emergency services
Dial 112 for emergency assistance.
