Malaria is not a health risk in the urban areas of Syria but
travellers to El Hassaka, in northern Syria, are recommended to
take chloroquine between May and October. A yellow fever
certificate is required by travellers arriving from an infected
country in Africa or the Americas. It is recommended that
travellers are vaccinated against polio. Although medical treatment
is inexpensive, standards are variable. Doctors are generally well
qualified and most medical personnel speak English or French. Basic
medical care is available in major cities, but medical insurance is
strongly advised.
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