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Some guidebooks will recommend
vaccinations or medication to give protection against a range of diseases.
Risks do exist in remote areas or if you are handling animals, but are
otherwise minimal, particularly if staying in the city.
In any case Bahrain is a country which itself restricts entry from areas of the world with cholera or yellow fever.
Having said this, the hot, humid summer means that more care should be taken with minor
wounds than would be necessary in a more temperate climate, as they will take
longer to heal and may turn septic if not cleaned promptly and treated with an
antiseptic. A
bandage may not be a good idea, as it will keep the wound damp and could make the infection worse.
Medical treatment is not always free for non-Bahrainis, so you should have adequate
insurance, however,
the standard is high and the cost is not excessive, particularly considering the
quality.
Most large hotels will have a doctor on call.
It is rarely necessary to evacuate a patient abroad except for serious,
specialized operations or treatment.
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