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| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required | | Yellow Fever | No | No | | Cholera | No | No | | Typhoid and Polio | No | No | | Malaria | No | No |
Food & drink: Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and advised. 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: Tick-borne encephalitis exists in rural forested areas during summer months. Immunisation against hepatitis A and B is sometimes advised. Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For further information consult the Health appendix.
Health care: There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. On production of a UK passport and proof of residence, hospital and other medical care will be provided free of charge in case of illness or accident. Prescribed medicine will be charged for. Other international agreements exist for free health care and visitors are advised to check with their national health authorities. Medical insurance is advised in all other cases.
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