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New Caledonia
Health
Health
New Caledonia
Vaccinations
Special Precautions
Diphtheria
Sometimes
Hepatitis A
Yes
Malaria
No
Rabies
No
Tetanus
Yes
Typhoid
Sometimes
Yellow Fever
No*
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.
* A yellow vaccination certificate may be required from travellers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.
Food and Drink
Mains water is normally chlorinated and generally regarded as safe to drink. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are considered safe to eat.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Health Care
New Caledonia offers a wide range of efficient medical services in both public and private hospitals, and an adequate selection of chemists. Hotels can generally recommend an English-speaking doctor or dentist. Health insurance is advised.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | No |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Sometimes |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
|
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.
|
* A yellow vaccination certificate may be required from travellers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.
Food and Drink
Mains water is normally chlorinated and generally regarded as safe to drink. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are considered safe to eat.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Health Care
New Caledonia offers a wide range of efficient medical services in both public and private hospitals, and an adequate selection of chemists. Hotels can generally recommend an English-speaking doctor or dentist. Health insurance is advised.
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