1 A yellow fever certificate
is required for travellers coming from South American and the African
countries.
Health care
There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. On presentation
of Form E111 (which must not be more than 12 months
old to avoid the possibility of bureaucratic non-acceptance) at
an office of the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie
(Sickness Insurance Office), UK citizens are entitled to a refund
of 75 per cent or more of charges incurred for dental and medical
(including hospital) treatments and around 35-65 % of charges incurred
for prescribed medicines. Application forms for Form E111
are obtainable from post offices. The standard of medical facilities
and practitioners in France is very high but so are the fees, and
health insurance is recommended, even for UK citizens.
Other risks
Visitors to forested areas should consider vaccination for tick-borne
encephalitis.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without
delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
Yellow
Fever