Europe

Romania

Romania has undergone profound political and economic changes since the 1989 revolution and is in a period of economic transition. Most tourist facilities, while being upgraded, have not yet reached Western European standards.

CRIME: Most crimes in Romania are non-violent and non-confrontational.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care in Romania is not up to Western standards, and basic medical supplies are limited, especially outside major cities.

Arthropod borne diseases:

• None

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
• 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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