If indicated on epidemiological grounds, infants under nine months of age are subject to isolation or surveillance if arriving from an infected area.
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. The principal hospitals are St Luke's, Guardamangia in Malta and Gozo General Hospital in Gozo. Health insurance is nevertheless advised.