Curaçao Health

Vaccinations

  Special Precautions
Diphtheria Sometimes
Hepatitis A Yes
Malaria No
Rabies Sometimes
Tetanus Yes
Typhoid Sometimes
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.
* A yellow fever certificate is required from travellers over six months of age coming from infected areas.

Food and Drink

Mains water on the island is distilled from sea water and is safe to drink. Bottled mineral water is widely 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

Hepatitis B occurs and immunisation is sometimes recommended. Dengue fever may occur. There are potential risks from sea urchins, jellyfish and coral whilst swimming.

Health Care

There are three hospitals on Curaçao as well as some medical centres. The largest, St Elizabeth, is well equipped. Health insurance is recommended.
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