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Lebanon » Health

Vaccinations

Health Precaution: Diphtheria
Special Precaution: Sometimes

Health Precaution: Hepatitis A
Special Precaution: Yes

Health Precaution: Malaria
Special Precaution: No

Health Precaution: Rabies
Special Precaution: No

Health Precaution: Tetanus
Special Precaution: Yes

Health Precaution: Typhoid
Special Precaution: Sometimes

Health Precaution: Yellow Fever
Special Precaution: No*

Health Care

Health insurance is essential. Lebanese hospitals are very modern and well equipped and many doctors are highly qualified. All doctors speak either English or French. The majority of hospitals in the region are private and require proof of the patient’s ability to pay the bill before providing treatment (even in emergency cases). Visitors who are not insured and require hospitalisation should contact their embassy for advice. Standards at Lebanon’s public hospitals are much lower. The two best hospitals in the country are the Hôtel Dieu in Achrafieh, Beirut, and the American University/AUB Hospital in Hamra, Beirut.

Note

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers from infected areas.

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Information in this section was last updated: Wed May 23 2012