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Micronesia (Federated States of) |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 04 November 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (natural disasters) and the addition of a Natural Disasters section, an amendment to the Health section (Swine Flu) and the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Health
There are confirmed cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) in Micronesia. Incoming visitors are likely to be screened in Kosrae and may be screened in Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap. Health alerts are provided to arriving travellers by the National Department of Health and Social Affairs. Persons who show symptoms of Swine Flu are likely to be asked to observe voluntary home confinement unless there are medical reasons for hospital admission.
Medical facilities in Micronesia are adequate for uncomplicated treatment. For more serious or complicated problems, medical evacuation (to Guam or Australia) may be required. You should therefore ensure that you have appropriate insurance to cover medical evacuation by air ambulance.
Dengue occurs in Micronesia and is transmitted by mosquitoes. There is no vaccination against dengue, but there are preventative measures that you can take, as advised on the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) website.
There have been outbreaks of cholera in Micronesia in the past. You should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to Micronesia you should seek immediate medical attention.
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Micronesia and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) or NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see Travel Health, Swine Flu and the UK Department of Health website. For food/drink hygiene see Eat and drink safely.
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Contacts
Philippines, Manila, British Embassy
Address:
120 Upper McKinley Road
McKinley Hill
Taguig City 1634
Telephone:
(63) (2) 858 2200
Fax:
(+63) (2) 858 2237
Office hours:
Office hours (Local time):
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:45
Friday: 08:00-13:00
Office hours (GMT):
Monday-Thursday: 00:00-08:45
Friday: 00:00-05:00
Website: http://ukinthephilippines.fco.gov.uk
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