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Trinidad and Tobago
Health
Health
Trinidad and Tobago
Vaccinations
Special Precautions
Diphtheria
Sometimes
Hepatitis A
Yes
Malaria
No
Rabies
Sometimes
Tetanus
Yes
Typhoid
No
Yellow Fever
Yes
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.
Food and Drink
Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables throughout both islands are generally safe to eat.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Health Care
Public sector health care is free. However, health insurance is recommended as Tobago's health care provision is basic, with limited supplies and medication.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | No |
| Yellow Fever | Yes |
|
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.
|
Food and Drink
Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables throughout both islands are generally safe to eat.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Health Care
Public sector health care is free. However, health insurance is recommended as Tobago's health care provision is basic, with limited supplies and medication.
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