Travel Health: Food and waterborne diseases are a primary cause for ill health
in Sri Lanka. Visitors should only drink bottled water, avoid ice
in drinks, and take care to eat well-cooked food. Hepatitis A
vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Sri Lanka. Cholera
is regarded as a serious risk and precautions are advised, while
typhoid is more of a problem in rural areas. Yellow fever
vaccination certificates are required by travellers coming from
infected areas. Malaria, Chikungunya fever, Japanese encephalitis
and dengue fever are a risk and protection against mosquito bites
is essential. Prophylactics for malaria are also strongly
recommended. There is also a particular danger from contaminated
seafood. Travellers are strongly advised to take out good travel
insurance, and seek medial advice at least three weeks before
leaving for Sri Lanka.
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