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Health
Hospital costs and health expenses
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In order to cope with hospital costs and health expenses, which are sometimes very high abroad, it is strongly recommended to have an assistance contract or insurance to cover all medical costs (surgery , hospitalization, etc.) and medical repatriation, at the risk of not having access to care, including in the event of a vital emergency. Under no circumstances can these costs be covered by the French embassy or consulates general on site.
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Recommendations for your health
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If necessary, consult your doctor or an international vaccination center to assess your state of health, and benefit from health recommendations, in particular on vaccinations. If necessary, consult your dentist before your departure.
Set up your personal pharmacy accordingly and take only the necessary medications; never consume drugs bought in the street (risk of counterfeiting).
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Prevention of diseases transmitted by insect bites
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Some viruses or parasites can be transmitted by mosquito or tick bites. Wearing long clothes and using repellents (sprays or cream) significantly reduce this risk.
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Vaccinations
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No vaccination is compulsory but certain vaccinations are recommended; make sure you are up to date with your usual vaccinations as well as those related to all geographic areas visited.
The update of diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis (DTP) vaccination is recommended as well as rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) in children; tuberculosis vaccination is also desirable.
Depending on local travel conditions, vaccinations against typhoid fever and viral hepatitis A and B may be recommended.
Rabies vaccination may also be offered in certain cases, depending on the conditions and places of stay. Ask your doctor or an international vaccination center for advice.
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Coronavirus
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Classic hygiene measures are recommended to limit the risk of transmission of this virus, in particular regular hand washing with soap and water or with a hydro-alcoholic solution (and repeated several times during the day). Exposed surfaces should also be cleaned and disinfected regularly, avoiding close contact with sick people; human-to-human transmission is currently limited only to very close family and caregivers. See more information in the Covid-19 section
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