World Country Guide

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Vaccination against Typhoid and Polio are recommended, but not essential.

Food & drink
Tap water is generally regarded as safe, but bottled water may be advisable for the first few days. Milk is pasteurised, but avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Health care
Health insurance is recommended. There are good medical facilities, and religious orders or hotels will also give assistance.

Other risks
Japanese encephalitis may occur in the New Territories between April and October. Diarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis A and B and Oriental lung fluke (paragonimiasis) may occur in this area. Immunisation against hepatitis A, B, diphtheria and tuberculosis is sometimes recommended.
Rabies is present.