Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
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| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | Yes |
| 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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* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.
Food and Drink
Tap water is considered safe to drink in most areas, but visitors are advised to ask first, and to drink bottled or boiled water if in any doubt. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Avoid all dairy products and eat only well-cooked meat. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other Risks
Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes advised. Dengue fever may be present; several cases occurred in 2006. HIV/AIDS rates are increasing.
Note: Visitors applying for residency will require an AIDS test (foreign tests may not be acceptable).
Note: Visitors applying for residency will require an AIDS test (foreign tests may not be acceptable).
Health Care
There are seven government hospitals – one in Belmopan, one in Belize City and one in each of the other five main district towns, but, generally, medical facilities are limited. Medical services in rural areas are provided by rural health care centres, and mobile clinics operate in remote areas. Medical insurance is strongly advised.