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Malta health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Yes
Hepatitis A

No
Malaria

No
Rabies

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

No
Yellow Fever

No*

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over nine months of age coming from an infected area.

If suddenly taken ill or involved in an accident during a visit to Malta, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available for European travellers - in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Comprehensive insurance is advised for all other nationals.

The principal hospital is Mater Dei at B’Kara, in Malta. Ambulance travel is free in an emergency (telephone 112), as long as you can prove that you are entitled to treatment.

Malta has a reciprocal health agreement with Australia; residents from Australia visiting are entitled to free medical hospital care during their first six months in Malta.

Food and drink: 

Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks 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.

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