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Cyprus health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

No
Hepatitis A

Sometimes
Malaria

No
Rabies

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

No
Yellow Fever

No


Free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available to European residents, in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Note: A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in the north (Turkish) part of Cyprus.

Food and drink: 

Milk is pasteurised and tap water is generally safe to drink. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

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