Estonia is a rapidly developing nation that has experienced significant success in reforming its political and economic institutions since regaining independence in 1991. Tourist facilities are generally good though some amenities may be lacking in rural areas. Some goods and services may not be available outside of major cities. The capital is Tallinn.
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CRIME: The rate of crime is generally low.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: The quality of medical care in Estonia is improving, but it still falls short of Western standards. Estonia has many highly trained medical professionals, but hospitals and clinics still lack equipment and resources. Elderly travellers and those with health problems may be at increased risk.
Arthropod borne diseases:
Water & food transmitted diseases :
Other diseases:
Vaccination recommended:
Prevent illness by:
Reciprocal health: Participant of EU Health Insurance Card scheme 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.
Compulsory vaccinations: none.
Recommended immunisations: diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, polio, *TB, tetanus, *tick-borne encephalitis, *typhoid * 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.
Risks: rabies.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Estonia
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Estonia and prevention before arrival at Estonia.
Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Estonia