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Food & drink

Milk is pasteurised and tap water is generally safe to drink. Powdered and tinned milk are available. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other risks

Immunisation against hepatitis A is sometimes recommended.

Healthcare

European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland: If you or any of your dependants are suddenly taken ill or have an accident during a visit to an EEA country or Switzerland, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available – in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Each country has different rules about state medical provision. In some, treatment is free. In many countries you will have to pay part or all of the cost, and then claim a full or partial refund. The EHIC gives access to state-provided medical treatment only and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised. Note that the EHIC replaces the Form E111, which is no longer valid. Note: A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in the north (Turkish) part of Cyprus. Health facilities are generally of a good standard. The emergency departments of all hospitals are manned with English-speaking personnel, although it is advisable to seek the assistance of an interpreter for more complex medical matters. Travellers can get treatment from doctors or dentists practising in state health centres. They will be charged a patient contribution of C£1 for each visit to a doctor or dentist and C£40 for each denture. These charges are not refundable. Prescriptions issued by a state doctor are free. However, they must be presented to a state pharmacy. If you do not have your EHIC, you will have to get them from a private pharmacy and you will be charged. You can only get in-patient treatment if a state doctor refers you to hospital, or if you are admitted through the accident and emergency department of a state hospital. More information can be obtained from the Ministry of Health (website: www.moh.gov.cy).