Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt.

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It is sometimes recommended to be vaccinated against typhoid.

Food & drink
Food and drink are generally considered safe but there is risk of parasitic infection and toxins from raw seafood.

Other risks
Vaccination against Hepatitis A is sometimes recommended; hepatitis C also occurs. Typhus occurs in some river valleys. Japanese encephalitis may occur and paragonimiasis has been reported. TB occurs.

Health insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high cost of treatment. The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers provides English-speaking doctors. There are hospitals in all major cities.