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| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required | | Yellow Fever | No | No | | Cholera | No | No | | Typhoid and Polio | Yes | N/A | | Malaria | 1 | N/A |
1: There may be a slight risk of malaria in the rural areas although prophylaxis is not considered necessary.
Food & drink: All water direct from government mains in Hong Kong exceeds the United Nations WHO standards and is fit for drinking. However, all hotels also provide bottled water in guest rooms. 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: Japanese encephalitis may occur in the New Territories between April and October. Immunisation against hepatitis A, B, diphtheria and tuberculosis is sometimes recommended. Dengue fever is increasing, with 36 confirmed cases since 22 September 2002.
Health care: Charges are made for all services and treatment. All visitors are advised to take out private health insurance. Hotels have a list of government-accredited doctors. First-class Western medicine is practised. Excellent dental care is available. For emergency medical services dial 999.
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