The Mauritius government considers those countries and areas classified as yellow fever endemic to be infected. Malaria risk, exclusively in the benign vivax form, exists throughout the year in northern rural areas, except on Rodrigues Island. There is no recommended prophylaxis. Water used for drinking should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised.
Bottled water is readily available.
Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water.