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Turks & Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory) |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 14 September 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section (suspension of the ministerial government and the House of Assembly). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Health
Medical facilities in the Turks and Caicos Islands are limited. Serious cases are referred overseas, usually to Miami or Nassau.
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 Turks and Caicos Islands 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) and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
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