Travel Health: No special vaccination certificates are required, except by
travellers entering the Philippines from an area infected with
yellow fever. Recommended vaccinations include typhoid as there are
frequent outbreaks of typhoid fever. There is a malaria risk in
parts of the Philippines and visitors should seek medical advice
before travelling; urban areas are generally considered risk-free.
Dengue fever is a risk throughout the country; the best prevention
is to avoid mosquito bites. Tap water is not safe to drink and ice
in drinks should be avoided; cholera is a risk in the country and
precautions are advised. Sea snakes can be highly venomous;
travellers should be cautious in remote coastal waters, lakes and
rivers, as anti-venom may not be readily available. Medical care is
good in the major cities, although very expensive, however it is
limited in the remoter areas. Comprehensive medical insurance is
advised.
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