The Czech Republic is a rapidly developing European nation undergoing profound economic and social change. Tourist facilities, particularly those found in the capital, Prague, are quickly approaching the level of those found in most Western European countries. Outside Prague, these facilities are not as developed, and some goods and services taken for granted in other European countries may not yet be available.
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CRIME: The Czech Republic has a low rate of violent crime.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities are available but may be limited, particularly in remote areas. Doctors and hospitals often expect cash payment for health services.
Arthropod borne diseases:
Tick-borne encephalitis
Water & food transmitted diseases :
Other diseases:
Vaccination recommended:
Prevent illness by:
Reciprocal health: Participant in E111 system which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector on the same terms as a local resident and provides all covered visitors with emergency and necessary care. Form E111 is being replaced by the EU Health Insurance Card, please contact relevant health authorities for further details.
Compulsory vaccinations: none.
Recommended immunisations: *hepatitis A, polio, tetanus, *tick-borne encephalitis * recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Czech Republic
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Czech Republic and prevention before arrival at Czech Republic.