Europe

Russia

Russia is a vast and diverse nation that continues to evolve politically and economically. Major urban centers show tremendous differences in economic development compared to rural areas. Past economic difficulties have included bank closures. Travellers sometimes cannot access money easily via credit card advances or wire transfers. While good tourist facilities exist in Moscow, St. Petersburg and some other large cities, they are not developed in most of Russia, and some of the goods and services taken for granted in other countries are not yet available.

CRIME: As a visitor to Russia, be alert to your surroundings. Crime against foreigners can be a problem.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care is usually far below Western standards, with severe shortages of basic medical supplies. Access to the few quality facilities that exist in major cities usually requires cash payment at Western rates upon admission. Elderly travellers and those with existing health problems may be at particular risk.

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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