Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
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| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | Sometimes* |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| 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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* Malaria risk exists only in certain regions. Urban and coastal areas are usually safe.
** A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.
** A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.
Food and Drink
Tap water in cities is safe, but otherwise all water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Avoid unpasteurised dairy products. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish.
Other Risks
Hepatitis C and E occur and hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Epidemics of dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis can occur in both urban and rural areas. Outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis can occur. Rabies is present; if bitten seek immediate medical advice. There have been confirmed avian influenza deaths in chickens.
Health Care
Health insurance is recommended. Hospitals are found in all the main cities and can deal with all major needs. Private hospitals provide a high standard of medical care. In an emergency, dial 999.