Medical insurance is required when visiting Ascension Island. No
vaccination is required before travel but a vaccination against
yellow fever is recommended in case of a flight/ship being diverted
to a risk area (Africa). Non-malarial mosquitoes can be a nuisance
and travellers should arm themselves with mosquito repellent. A
small hospital is available to deal with day-to-day complaints but
sophisticated treatment is not available on the Island. Travellers
should carry adequate supplies of prescription medication. A
UK-qualified dentist is available on the island. Travellers
planning on diving should be aware that there is no decompression
facility on Ascension, nor are there qualified rescue divers.
