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Dengue fever
DVT
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Legionnaires’ Disease
Leishmaniasis
Lyme disease
Malaria
Rabies
Traveller’s diarrhoea
Sars
West Nile disease

Leishmaniasis
Malaria
Paratyphoid
DVT


Western Europe

Recommended Immunisations:
Hepatitis B: Only if you are staying longer than six months in southern Europe, or will be having medical treatment which increases the risk of exposure.
Read more about Hepatitis B
Other Health Hazards:
Traveller's diarrhoea: Don't eat food purchased from street vendors. Do not drink beverages with ice.
Read more about Traveller’s diarrhoea
Ecoli, Hepatitis A and Typhoid: Can be transmitted through food and water in some countries.
Read more about Hepatitis A
Rabies: Don't handle animals, especially monkeys, dogs and cats.
Read more about Rabies
This information is for guidance only, and the immunisations recommended may vary widely depending on the nature of your visit. Consult your doctor for advice.

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