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Country Guide > Europe > Serbia and Montenegro | |
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Health
1 Vaccination against typhoid is sometimes advised. Food & drink Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. 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 may occur. Tularaemia has been reported recently in the Kosovo area and travellers are advised to boil all water and be cautious about food preparation. Crimean congo haemorrhagic fever is endemic in Kosovo. Tick-borne encephalitis and typhus occur. Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay; for more information, see the Health appendix. Health care Doctors are well trained but medical facilities are limited. Many medicines and basic medical supplies are often unavailable. Hospitals usually require payment in hard currency. Prescribed medicines must be paid for. Health insurance with emergency repatriation is essential. Visitors may be asked to pay first and seek reimbursement later. |