Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Sometimes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| 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
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Make use of the public wells for better tasting water or bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis, tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Health Care
Foreign travellers are advised to obtain travel insurance. 24-hour chemists can be found in each major city and hotels often have a nurse on call.