Health
| | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | No |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 1 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
1
Immunisation against typhoid is advised.
Other risks
Outbreaks of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever can occur. Hepatitis A has been reported in the northern Caribbean. Immunisations against TB, diphtheria and hepatitis B and C are sometimes advised.
Health care
Modern medical facilities are available, particularly on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including government-operated hospitals on both islands. There is also an island-wide, 24-hour 911 (or 555) emergency service. Serious cases may be transferred to Miami. Health costs are similar to the UK. Private insurance is recommended. Insect repellent is useful to counter mosquitoes and sandflies.
Note
Divers should note that the George Town Hospital also has a two-man, double-lock decompression chamber staffed by trained operators supervised by a physician experienced in treating diving-related accidents.
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