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 occurs. Tick-borne encephalitis occurs in forested areas.
Vaccination is advisable.
Rabies , although on the decrease, is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix. On presentation of a UK passport, treatment is free at hospitals, 'poly-clinics' and doctor's surgeries.