See individual sections for information about yellow fever vaccination requirements. A cholera vaccination is a condition of entry to some of the Pacific Islands of Micronesia. See individual sections for details. Typhoid , para-typhoid and tetanus vaccinations are strongly recommended. Drinking water outside main towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable.
Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat. Hepatitis A and B may occur on some islands and precautions should be taken. Dengue fever, including its haemorrhagic form, can occur in epidemics in most islands. Colenterates, poisonous fish and sea snakes can present hazards to bathers.