Russia

Health

Reciprocal health: A reciprocal health agreement for urgent medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence will be required. Further details are available from the Department of Health International Relations Unit, Room 518, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2NS

Compulsory vaccinations: visitors arriving for a period longer than 3 months must provide a certificate of HIV status

Recommended immunisations: diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *Japanese B encephalitis, polio, *TB, tetanus, *tick-borne encephalitis, *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: rabies