A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age travelling from infected areas.
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Immunisation against typhoid and poliomyelitis is frequently recommended.
Health care
Health insurance is advised. There are brilliant hospitals in large towns and cities, with clinics in many villages.
Food and Drink
Water that is not bottled should not be drunk unless it has 1st been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk should not be consumed unless it has been bought in a container stating that it has been pasteurised.
It is advised to avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Food and water in rural areas may carry an improved risk.
Only eat well cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may also carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit should be peeled.
Other risks
Hepatitis A may occur and hepatitis B is widespread in the region. Heat and dehydration may become a health hazard for pilgrims on their way to Mecca and Medina, therefore precautions should be taken.
Rabies is present, for those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, please seek medical advice immediately.
