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Cook Islands
Health
Health
Cook Islands
Vaccinations
Special Precautions
Diphtheria
Sometimes
Hepatitis A
Yes
Malaria
No
Rabies
No
Tetanus
Yes
Typhoid
Yes
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.
Food and Drink
Tap water is relatively safe but may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Other Risks
Vaccination against hepatitis B and tuberculosis is sometimes advised. There is no defence against dengue fever other than avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes.
Health Care
Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended. There is one government hospital (on Rarotonga).
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Sometimes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | No |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Yes |
| 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.
|
Food and Drink
Tap water is relatively safe but may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Other Risks
Vaccination against hepatitis B and tuberculosis is sometimes advised. There is no defence against dengue fever other than avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes.
Health Care
Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended. There is one government hospital (on Rarotonga).
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