The World Travel Guide
        
  Home
Country Guides
City Guides
Airport Guides
Attraction Guides
Beach Guides
Event Guides
Ski Guides
Tour Guides
Cruise Guides
Features
World Clock
Weather Guides
News
Content Licensing
  Link to Us
  Photo Competition
  Car hire Costa Rica
  Hostels
  Car Hire
  Expedia Holidays
  Free Texas Guide
 






Costa Rica Travel Guide - Health

Vaccinations

  Special Precautions
Diphtheria Sometimes
Hepatitis A Yes
Malaria Sometimes
Rabies Sometimes
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

Mains water is normally heavily chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Bottled water is available and is advised for the duration of the stay. 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

Hepatitis B and C occur. Outbreaks of dengue fever are common in lowland areas, notably on the Caribbean coast. Rabies is widespread throughout Central America; for those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.

Health Care

Health insurance is recommended. Reliable medical services are available. Standards of health and hygiene are among the best in Latin America, although public facilities may not come up to par with developed countries.
Atlas

Low cost Costa Rica hotels from AtlasChoice

Click here to find discounted Car Hire in Costa Rica

Find Costa Rica Travel Insurance at Atlas Direct





Click Here

CHOOSE GUIDE

Guides



Related Guides


Related Features




 ©Copyright: World Travel Guide - Nexus Business Media. All Rights Reserved 2008 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy