World Country Guide

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.

Food & drink
Mains water is chlorinated and safe. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first weeks of stay. Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. 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 occur.

Health care
There are large general hospitals in Basseterre and Charlestown, and a smaller public hospital at Sandy Point, St Kitts. There are no private hospitals, but several doctors and dentists are in private practice. Payment upfront will often be required, therefore health insurance is advised.