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Dental and medical facilities are very good and most practitioners speak English. The cost of treatment is substantially less than European countries although it is advisable to take out private medical insurance to cover repatriation expenses. The services of opticians and contact lens practitioners are widely available and of good standard. Spectacles are good value and prescriptions can be made up in a few days. Emergency hospital treatment is free and there are a number of private clinics. The larger hotels have a resident doctor. Local doctors will attend cases of sudden illness. Avoid contact with stray dogs and if bitten seek medical advice as soon as possible.
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Avoid
wading in muddy water without wearing protective shoes. This is the habitat
of the laff or stone fish which if trodden upon emits a poisonous venom
from its spine. Immediate removal to hospital is necessary as the would
can be fatal if untreated. Vaccinations No vaccinations are officially required by the Mauritian authorities, but immunization against hepatitis, tetanus and polio is advised. |