Home Info Overview General Information Contact Addresses Passport/Visa Money Duty Free Public Holidays Health Travel - International Accommodation Sport & Activities Social Profile Business Profile Climate History and Government Resorts & Excursions St Croix Excursions City Guide Airport Guide		Country Guide > Caribbean > US Virgin Islands Health   Special Precautions Certificate Required? Yellow Fever No No Cholera No No Typhoid and Polio 1 N/A Malaria No N/A 1 Vaccination against typhoid and poliomyelitis is advised. Food & drink Water precautions are advised outside the main centres. Mains water is considered safe to drink. 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 Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) may be present in some fresh water; swimming pools that are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Visitors should enquire locally. Immunisation against hepatitis A should be considered. Health care Medical costs are very high and health insurance is essential. Medical facilities are of a similar standard to those in the USA. There are hospitals on St Croix and St Thomas; a clinic is located on St John.
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