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United Arab Emirates health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

Sometimes
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

No
Yellow Fever

No

Medical facilities are of a very high quality but are extremely expensive. Private health/travel insurance is essential.
Note: Some UK prescription/over the counter medicines are illegal in UAE.

Food and drink: 

Water throughout the UAE is safe to drink and food standards are high in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which have world-class restaurants. Care should be taken elsewhere, as there have been some concerns regarding unscrupulous restaurants in smaller towns, however the government recently cracked down on food safety and hygiene laws.

Other risks: 

Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes advised.

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