Barbados
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have聽appropriate travel insurance聽for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Dial 511 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks聽
At least 8 weeks before your trip:聽聽
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
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- Zika virus
- dengue
- chikungunya
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the聽UK聽can be different in other countries.
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Healthcare in Barbados
The Barbados healthcare system is not as extensive as the聽UK. Queen Elizabeth Hospital can cope with many types of treatment, but serious cases may need emergency evacuation. You can to speak with a healthcare professional.
Medical treatment in Barbados can be expensive. Check private clinics鈥� prepayment policies, as they may not accept medical travel insurance as payment.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Barbados.
Travel and mental health
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