Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | No |
| Hepatitis A | No |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | No |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | No |
| 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
Food and drink are generally considered safe but there is risk of parasitic infection and toxins from raw seafood.
Other Risks
Tuberculosis and hepatitis B occur; vaccination is sometimes advised. Typhus occurs in some river valleys. Japanese encephalitis may occur. Vaccination is recommended for long term travel (greater than one month) in rural areas. Outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) were reported in January-February 2007, but travellers are at extremely low risk, since almost all human cases in other countries have occurred in those who have had direct contact with live, infected poultry.
Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high cost of treatment. The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (website: www.iamat.org) provides English-speaking doctors. There are hospitals in all major cities.