Chyprus

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

• There are very few identified significant risks. There is no malaria in Cyprus, nor animal rabies (a 6-month quarantine is compulsory for imported animals).

FOOD SAFETY

• Tap water is drinkable. Be careful during the summer : water cuts cause tap water to stagnate in reserves, which may provoke gastro-enteritis.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION

• No specific immunization is required from travelers.
Systematically:
• Hepatitis A: the vaccination is available for children at least one year old. For persons who were born before 1945, who have spent their childhood in a developing country or who have had an icterus, it may prove useful to search previously for serous antibodies in order to avoid an unnecessary shot.
• Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis: get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.



Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip:
• Tuberculosis : in case of a long stay, it is recommended to have children immunized against mumps, measles and rubella when they reach the age of nine months.

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

Nicosia
• Nicosia General Hospital, Nechrou Avenue + 357 22 801 400, fax + 357 22 303 471
• Dr. Pambis Nikolaides (GP and cardiologist), 37 Annis Komninis: phone +357 22 75 42 44



Limassol
• Limassol General Hospital, Nikeas street, Pano Polemidia: phone + 357 25 801 100



Larnaca
• Larnaca General Hospital, United States of America Avenue: phone + 357 24 800 500, fax + 357 24 304 298



Paphos
• Paphos General Hospital, Anavargos Street, Anavargos: phone + 357 26 803 100, fax + 357 26 306 103

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Firemen / police / emergency medical help: 199 or 112

CLIMATE

• The climate is mediterranean with short but pleasant half-seasons. Summers are hot and dry, winters mild except in montainous areas where snowfalls may occur. The weather is usually rainy from November to February. It is pleasant to sea swim from April to November.
• When to go: in May-June or September-October.