Bosnia and Herzegovina Health Care and Vaccinations
Title | Special precautions |
---|---|
Diphtheria |
Sometimes |
Hepatitis A |
Yes |
Malaria |
No |
Rabies |
Sometimes |
Tetanus |
Yes |
Typhoid |
Sometimes |
Yellow Fever |
No |
Facilities are limited, especially outside Sarajevo and other major towns. All medical and dental care must be paid for in cash at the point of treatment. Tourists are strongly advised to take out full travel and medical insurance before travelling to Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Tap water is of good quality and safe to drink. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat, although it is advisable to peel vegetables and fruit and only eat cooked meat and fish. Unpasteurised milk must be boiled. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been made from unboiled milk.
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