Cruisers report that health care in Curacao is good, inexpensive and easily accessible. St. Elisabeth's hospital is the main hospital on the island and has decompression facilities for scuba divers. Sahoury Medical Institute is popular with overseas visitors and has made previous arrangements with many international insurance companies. Sahoury also has a special team that does house calls. Check the CDC website for most current info and health alerts.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:
CDC recommends Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations for travellers to Curacao.
Food and Water Concerns:
Hepatitis A and Typhoid are present in Curacao and can be carried through contaminated food or water.
Mosquito-Born Diseases:
Dengue fever and Zika virus are present in Curacao. Mosquito bites should be avoided wherever possible.
Animals:
There are no dangerous mammals or reptiles on Curacao. There are two poisonous scorpion species and a poisonous centipede that is also rare.
Last updated: September 2024
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