Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Sometimes |
| 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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* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over six months of age arriving from infected areas.
Food and Drink
Tap water is considered safe to drink. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Health Care
There are excellent medical facilities and many hotels also have doctors on call. There is a modern, well-equipped hospital, as well as a medical centre. In rare circumstances, air evacuation to Curaçao may be necessary. Full medical insurance is advised.