Travel Health: Serbia, in particular Kosovo, suffers from a shortage of
medicines and essentials, and there are several health risks for
travellers. Recommended vaccinations for visitors to Serbia are
Hepatitis A and typhoid (except for very short-term visitors who
restrict their meals to major restaurants and hotels). A reciprocal
health care agreement entitles British nationals to free emergency
treatment in Serbia, but comprehensive travel health insurance is
strongly recommended for all visitors because of the insufficient
and under-funded medical facilities. Cases of rabid foxes and dogs
have been reported in parks and the outskirts of major cities, and
bird flu has been identified in the Sombor area of north-eastern
Serbia. Tap water and unbottled beverages should not be consumed,
and food should be well prepared and well cooked. In the
countryside precautions should be taken against tick
infestation.
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