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Health
1 A yellow fever certificate is required from travellers aged one year or over arriving within six days from infected areas. 2 Vaccination against typhoid is advised. 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 Hepatitis A and dengue fever may occur. Diphtheria, tuberculosis and hepatitis B vaccinations are sometimes recommended. Health care Health insurance is strongly recommended as medical treatment is expensive. There are several GPs on the island as well as one hospital and one private clinic. Recompression chambers are on nearby Saba and St Thomas (travel by air ambulance). |