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Tuvalu health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Yes
Yellow Fever

No

Travellers are recommended to take out full medical insurance before departure. Tuvalu's only hospital is in Funafuti; the outer islands only have trained nurses. More serious and complicated problems may require medicinal evacuation to Fiji or Australia.

Food and drink: 

All water is stored in tanks and supply is limited so visitors are advised to use water sparingly and take local advice.

Other risks: 

Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes advised.

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