This guidance note provides information and recommendations on
- The causes and prevention of Infectious diseases on board ship.
- Appropriate immunisations against infectious diseases likely to be encountered by seafarers in the course of their duties
- Specific requirements for the prevention of insect-borne diseases including malaria
- Infections encountered in the seafarer’s home country or whilst on shore leave are mostly outside the scope of this document
- Where to get further advice.
Source: MCA.