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 generally regarded as safe, but bottled water may be advisable for the first few days. Milk is pasteurised, but avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other Risks
Japanese encephalitis may occur between April and October. Immunisation against hepatitis B and tuberculosis is sometimes recommended. There is some incidence of dengue fever.
Health Care
Health insurance is recommended. There are good medical facilities.
