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| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required | | Yellow Fever | No | No | | Cholera | No | No | | Typhoid and Polio | 1 | N/A | | Malaria | No | N/A |
1: A small risk of typhoid exists in some rural areas.
Food & drink: Mains water is normally 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: Outbreaks of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever can occur, and bacillary and amoebic dysentery are common in the Caribbean. Hepatitis A has been reported in the northern Caribbean.
Rabies is present, particularly in the mongoose. If you are bitten, seek immediate medical advice. Anyone at high risk should consider vaccination before departure.
Health care: There are two hospitals on Tortola as well as Government Community Clinics on the other islands. There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Hospital and other medical treatment for persons aged 70 or over and school-age children is normally free on presentation of proof of UK residence. Other visitors are charged for all services at rates applicable to residents and are advised to take out medical insurance before departure.
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