Stay Safe in Paradise

Your comprehensive guide to health, vaccinations, and insurance for a worry-free journey through the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

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Vaccinations & Meds

Ensure you are up to date with routine vaccinations. While Sri Lanka is malaria-free, other precautions are advised.

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Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)

Ensure you are up to date with routine MMR vaccination.

Hepatitis A

Recommended

Recommended due to potential food and water contamination.

Yellow Fever

Required

Required only if arriving from countries with yellow fever risk.

Typhoid

Recommended

Especially recommended if visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

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Prescription Meds

Critical

Bring enough for your entire trip in original bottles.

Insect Repellent

Critical

DEET or Picaridin-based spray is crucial for dengue prevention.

Sunscreen SPF 50+

Tropical sun is intense—reapply regularly.

Antihistamines

For mild allergic reactions to insect bites or food.

Peace of Mind

Travel Insurance

Medical treatment in private hospitals can be expensive. Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for a stress-free trip.

Coverage Area	Basic Plan	Recommended star
Medical Emergencies	$50,000 Limit	$100,000+ Limit
Trip Cancellation	Included	Included (CFAR Optional)
Adventure Sports	Excluded	Hiking, Snorkeling, Scooter
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Stay Safe

Common Health Concerns

Be aware of these health risks and how to prevent them. Most are easily avoidable with proper precautions.

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Dengue Fever

High Risk

Mosquito-borne viral infection common in urban and semi-urban areas.

shieldUse DEET repellent (20-30%)

checkroomWear long sleeves at dawn/dusk

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Sun Exposure

High Risk

UV index is extreme year-round. Sunburn can happen in < 15 mins.

beach_accessWear hat & sunglasses always

scheduleAvoid direct sun 11am-3pm

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Leptospirosis

Medium Risk

Bacterial infection spread through water. Risk in paddy fields/lakes.

do_not_stepAvoid wading in stagnant water

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General Health Advice

Drink only bottled water. Use insect repellent 24/7. Carry your travel insurance details everywhere.

Eat Fresh, Eat Safe.

Food & Water Safety

Sri Lankan food is delicious, but travelers' stomachs can be sensitive. Follow these simple rules to stay healthy.

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Drink only bottled water—check the seal.
Use bottled water for brushing teeth.
Be careful with ice cubes in small cafes.

restaurant Food Tips

Eat cooked food served hot.
Peel fruit yourself (bananas, mangoes).
Avoid raw salads in budget eateries.

Medical Directory

Find hospitals, clinics, and emergency services across Sri Lanka.

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Medical Emergency?

Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service

Lanka Hospitals

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Private

24/7 EREnglish Spoken

Asiri Central Hospital

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Private

24/7 ERCardiac Care

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