Europe

Latvia

Latvia is a nation undergoing economic transition. Most tourist facilities found in a western European city are available in Riga, the capital. However, many of the services taken for granted in other countries are not yet available outside Riga.

CRIME: Crime in Riga is generally non-violent, although there have been cases of serious assaults.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care in Latvia is steadily improving, but it remains limited in several important respects. There are a few private clinics with medical supplies and services, including disposable needles and basic modern diagnostics, which are nearly equal to Western Europe or U.S. standards. However, any major invasive procedures or surgeries in Latvia are not recommended because of lack of equipment and resources.

Arthropod borne diseases:

Tick-borne encephalitis

Water & food transmitted diseases :

• Hepatitis A
• Giardiasis
• E.coli infection

Other diseases:

• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis B
• HIV

Vaccination recommended:

• Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin
• Hepatitis B or Immune Globulin
• Rabies - if risk for contact with wildor domestic animals
• Tick-borne encephalitis if visiting forest areas from April to August
• A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within th last 10 years.

Prevent illness by:

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Drink only water from cans or boiled water
• Wash and/or peel all raw vegetables and fruits before eating.
• Use uncontaminated water to wash all food that is to be eaten raw.
• Use latex condoms for protection against sexually transmitted diseases

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