Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Sometimes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | Yes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Yes |
| Yellow Fever | No |
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Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt. Where 'Sometimes' appears in the table above, precautions may be
required, depending on the season and region visited.
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Food and Drink
Tap water is safe to drink. All hotels also provide bottled water in guest rooms. 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
Japanese encephalitis may occur in the New Territories between April and October. Immunisation against hepatitis B, diphtheria and tuberculosis is sometimes recommended. Dengue fever is increasing, but the number of cases remains small and outbreaks have been localised.
Health Care
Charges are made for all services and treatment. Visitors should take out private health insurance. Hotels have a list of government-accredited doctors. First-class Western medicine is practised. Excellent dental care is available. For emergency medical services, dial 999.
