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There are confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus - Swine Flu in Gibraltar (source: Gibraltar Health Authority).  You should monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6.  WHO website has further details. Check Swine Flu for further information.  Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website at.  The Government of Gibraltar has indicated that when an individual with the H1N1 virus - Swine Flu is detected the medical protocol is that the patient will remain isolated for seven days and treated. There is currently no entry-exit screening at the airport or frontier.

Most medical problems can be dealt with locally.  The main hospital is St Bernard’s at Europort (tel:  +350 200 79700).

If you are a British national resident in the UK you can obtain emergency treatment in Gibraltar by presenting your UK passport as proof of residence.  However, as some emergency treatment may require transfer to Spain or the UK, you should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which has replaced Form E111, before leaving the UK.  The EHIC is not a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Spanish nationals.  It also does not cover you for medical repatriation, on-going medical treatment or treatment of a non-urgent nature.  For more general information see EHIC.

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 Gibraltar 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  NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel.

For more general health information see Travel health.