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Bonaire health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

Sometimes
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Sometimes
Yellow Fever

No*

* A yellow fever certificate is required from all travellers over six months of age coming from infected areas.

The San Francisco Hospital is equipped to deal with emergencies and has a decompression chamber and an ambulance aircraft.

Food and drink: 

All mains water on the islands is distilled from seawater and is safe to drink. Bottled mineral water is widely available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other risks: 

Outbreaks of dengue fever occur in the area. Vaccination against hepatitis B and tuberculosis is sometimes advised.

Recommended Sites:

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