Philippines

Health

Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year

Recommended immunisations: diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *Japanese B encephalitis, *malaria, polio, *TB, tetanus, typhoid
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month

Risks: malaria exists all year below 600 metres, except in provinces of Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu and metropolitan Manila. There is low risk in the provinces of Aklan, Biliran, Camiguin, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Leyte del Sur, Northern Samar & Siquijor. No risk in urban areas or in the plains. Rabies