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Cayman Islands health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Sometimes
Yellow Fever

No

Modern medical facilities are available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including government- and privately-operated hospitals. There is also an island-wide, 24-hour 911 (or 555) emergency service. There are pharmacies across on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Private dental clinics are also available. There is no national health service, and even the most remedial medical treatment is expensive. Private insurance is recommended.

Other risks: 

Vaccinations for tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended. Occasional cases of dengue fever have been reported.

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