Health risks
Japan is a stable, highly developed parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
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CRIME: Violent crime is rare, but it does exist. Incidents of pickpocketing of foreigners in crowded shopping areas of Tokyo has been a sporadic concern.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: While medical care in Japan is good, English-speaking physicians and medical facilities that cater to westerners expectations are expensive and not very widespread.
Arthropodborne diseases:
- Dengue fever
- Japanese encephalitis
We recommend:
- Usage of long-sleeved shirt and long pants to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects
- Usage of insect repellent containing DEET (diethylmethyltoluamide), in 30%–35% strength for adults and 6%–10% for children. Unless you are staying in air-conditioned or well-screened housing
- Usage of a bed net impregnated with the insecticide permethrin.
- Staying and sleeping in air-conditioned houses
Water- and foodborne diseases:
- Brucellosis
- Cholera
- ETEC (e.coli)
- Giardiasis
- Hepatitis A
Other diseases:
Vaccinations we recommend:
- Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin
- Hepatitis B or Immune Globulin
- Japanes encephalitis, only if you plan to visit rural areas for 4 weeks or mor
- Rabies - if risk for contact with wild animals
- A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within th last 10 years.
Stay healthy:
- Wash hands often with soap and water.
- Drink only boiled water, or water and carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans
- Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.
- Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself. Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it
- Protect yourself from insects by remaining in well-screened areas, using repellents (applied sparingly at 4-hour intervals) and permethrin-impregnated mosquito nets, and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk through dawn.
- Prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot
- Do not travel at night
- Trafic accidents are frequent, be careful
- Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Compulsory vaccinations: none.
Recommended immunisations: *Japanese B encephalitis, polio, tetanus * 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:
- Malaria: No
- Trypanasoma Cruzi Risk: No
- Sub Saharan Africa: No
- West Nile Virus Risk: No
- Chikungunya Virus Risk: No
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