Health
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Special
Precautions |
Certificate
Required |
| Yellow
Fever |
No |
No |
| Cholera |
No |
No |
| Typhoid
and Polio |
Yes |
N/A |
| Malaria |
No |
N/A |
Cuba has one of the best health care
system in the world, so visiting an hospital or a doctor can
be done without concern.
Cuba’s
medical services are good and some emergency treatment may
be available to visitors at no cost. However, health
insurance is necessary, as foreigners must pay most of their
own health care costs.
1: Typhoid
may be a risk in remote rural areas.
Food & drink: Mains
water is chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause
mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is
advised for the first few weeks of stay. Milk is pasteurised
and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat,
poultry, seafoods and fruit are generally considered safe to
eat.
Other risks: Hepatitis
A has been reported in the northern Caribbean Islands. Human
fascioliasis is endemic. Dengue fever may occur
in the area as well as outbreaks of dengue haemorrhagic
fever.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk,
vaccination should be considered. If you are bitten, seek
medical advice without delay. For more information, consult
your ambassy.
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