Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat. Sea snakes , poisonous fish and corals may present hazards to the bather. There are no medical specialists, and serious or complicated cases are sent to Australia for treatment, via Air Nauru . Travellers are advised to take out full health insurance prior to departure.