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| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required | | Yellow Fever | No | 1 | | Cholera | No | No | | Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A | | Malaria | No | N/A |
1: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers aged over one year travelling from an infected area.
2: Immunisation against typhoid is advised.
Food & drink: Tap water is safe to drink although it can often be salty in taste. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Other risks: Diphtheria, tuberculosis and hepatitis B vaccinations are sometimes recommended.
Health care: Medical facilities are on a par with the USA, but can be costly and therefore medical insurance is recommended.
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