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| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required | | Yellow Fever | No | 1 | | Cholera | No | 2 | | Typhoid and Polio | No | N/A | | Malaria | No | N/A |
1: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
2: Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Fiji. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more information.
Food & drink: Mains water is normally heavily chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. 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: Diarrhoeal diseases are common. Hepatitis A occurs. Hepatitis B is endemic. Dengue fever may occur.
Health care: The main hospitals are located in Suva, Sigatoka, Lautoka, Ba, Savusavu, Taveuni, Labasa and Levuka, with clinics and medical representations elsewhere throughout the islands. Medical insurance is recommended.
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