Health risks

Romania has undergone profound political and economic changes since the 1989 revolution and is in a period of economic transition. Most tourist facilities, while being upgraded, have not yet reached Western European standards.

CRIME: Most crimes in Romania are non-violent and non-confrontational.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care in Romania is not up to Western standards, and basic medical supplies are limited, especially outside major cities.

Arthropod borne diseases:

  • None

Water & food transmitted diseases :

  • Hepatitis A
  • Giardiasis
  • E.coli infection


Other diseases:

  • Diphtheria
  • Hepatitis B
  • HIV

Vaccination recommended:

  • Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin.
  • Hepatitis B or Immune Globulin.
  • Rabies - if risk for contact with wildor domestic animals.
  • A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within th last 10 years.

Prevent illness by:

  • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Drink only water from cans or boiled water.
  • Wash and/or peel all raw vegetables and fruits before eating.
  • Use uncontaminated water to wash all food that is to be eaten raw.
  • Use latex condoms for protection against sexually transmitted diseases.

Reciprocal health: A reciprocal health agreement for urgent medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence will be required. Further details are available from the Department of Health International Relations Unit, Room 518, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2NS.

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:

  • Malaria: No
  • Trypanasoma Cruzi Risk: No
  • Sub Saharan Africa: No
  • West Nile Virus Risk: No
  • Chikungunya Virus Risk: No

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