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Solomon Islands health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

Yes
Rabies

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Yes
Yellow Fever

No*

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from an infected area.

Medical facilities are very limited and there are drug shortages. There are several hospitals, the largest being the Central Hospital in Honiara. Church missions provide medical facilities on outlying islands. Health insurance is essential.

Food and drink: 

All water should be regarded as being a potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should be boiled first or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other risks: 

Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.

Recommended Sites:

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