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Japan health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

No
Hepatitis A

No
Malaria

No
Rabies

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

No
Yellow Fever

No

Health insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high cost of treatment. The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (www.iamat.org) provides English-speaking doctors. There are hospitals in all major cities.

Food and drink: 

Food and drink are generally considered safe but there is risk of parasitic infection and toxins from raw seafood.

Other risks: 

Tuberculosis and hepatitis B occur; vaccination is sometimes advised. Typhus occurs in some river valleys. Japanese encephalitis may occur. Vaccination is recommended for long-term travel (greater than one month) in rural areas.

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