Lithuania is a country undergoing profound political and economic change. Tourist facilities are improving. Many goods and services are now available in the major cities, but may not be fully comparable to Western standards. The capital is Vilnius.
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CRIME: The crime rate is relatively low compared to other major European capitals.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care in Lithuania is slowly improving. Elderly travellers and those with existing health problems may be at risk because medical facilities do not always meet Western standards. However, most medical supplies are now widely available, including disposable needles, anesthetics, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Western-quality dental care can be obtained in major cities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.
Arthropod borne diseases:
Water & food transmitted diseases :
Other diseases:
Vaccination recommended:
Prevent illness by:
Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 6 months.
Recommended immunisations: *diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *polio, *TB, tetanus, *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.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Lithuania
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
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Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Lithuania