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

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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.

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.

Healthcare

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.

There is a relatively new and well-equipped hospital on Grand Cayman in the capital George Town and a smaller facility, Faith Hospital, on Cayman Brac, which can cope with most routine medical and dental problems. More serious cases will normally be stabilised here before being transferred to Miami.

There is no National Health Service in the Cayman Islands and even the most remedial medical treatment is expensive. Private insurance is recommended. Insect repellent is useful to counter mosquitoes and sandflies.