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Health

 Special PrecautionsCertificate Required?
Yellow FeverNo1
CholeraNoNo
Typhoid and Polio2N/A
MalariaNoN/A


1
A yellow fever certificate is required from travellers over six months of age coming from infected areas.

2
Immunisation against typhoid is sometimes advised.

Food & drink
All mains water on the island is distilled from sea water and is thus safe to drink. Bottled mineral water is widely available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other risks
Hepatitis A and B occur and immunisation is sometimes recommended. Dengue fever may occur. There are potential risks from sea urchins, jellyfish and coral whilst swimming.

Health care
There are three hospitals on Curaçao as well as some medical centres. The largest, St Elizabeth, is well equipped. Health insurance is recommended.


   
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