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Health Concerns in Costa Rica
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Jul 9, 2006, 14:47

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Health Concerns in Costa Rica

You are no  likely to encounter any serious diseases in Costa Rica. The sanitary standards are high and the health system is excellent. During the past two wet seasons, there have been several outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease "dengue" but so far there have been no reported cases of the more serious hemorrhaging dengue.

No vaccinations are required to enter Costa Rica as epidemic diseases have been all but eradicated throughout the country. Infectious hepatitis, a serious problem throughout Central America, is rarely reported  in Costa Rica.

Quite a few private hospitals in San Jose offer emergency medical services to foreigners at reasonable prices:

  • Clinica Biblica (avenida 14, calles central & 1, tel. 223-6422) with a 24-hour pharmacy.
  • Costa Rica's Social Security system (the Caja) offers a medical insurance assistance program for foreigners needing emergency medical assistance. The coverage can be bought at travel agencies, language schools or through tour companies.

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