Avignon Hospitals

  If you are planning to visit Avignon, France then its important for you to know about the health related matters in France. The hospitals in Avignon offer you good quality treatment and service.

The hospitals and health facilities in France is of very high quality. British, and visitors from other European countries, are entitled to heavy discount on medical treatment and medicines on presentation of Form E111 (available at UK post offices). For those who are from non –European countries, it is advisable to get medical insurance done as doctors and hospitals may ask for immediate cash payment.

There are 24 hours pharmacies that remain open throughout the day and they too offer some first –aid facilities.

In the summer, the sun can be at its worst so be wary of the sun and make sure you apply a good sunscreen before stepping out. It's easy to underestimate just how hot the sun can get. The body tends to get dehydrated very easily, so make sure you drink plenty of water. Although many people prefer to buy bottled water, tap water in Avignon is perfectly safe which is available still or carbonated and can be found almost in every shops and eateries. The risks of food poisoning or hygiene-related illness are certainly no higher than in any other well developed European city and the risk of contagious disease the same. Rabies is however present, so avoid petting any dogs that you come across randomly in the street.

In case however if you meet an accident or get sick while on holiday, don't worry! You can get free medical treatment if you're an European resident whose country has a reciprocal agreement with France, but for that you will need to make sure you have the relevant documentation, which can be obtained from local government offices in your home country. If you are from a non-European country, then it is advisable that you make sure you have travel insurance with medical cover before you set off on your holiday.

Following a few basic rules can keep the doctors away, making sure you are not the target of any disease. Some health tips ( link to Avignon health and safety) for a happy and safe holiday are :-

•  Drink plenty of water during the summer season.

•  Apply a good and strong sunscreen lotion before stepping out in the sun.

•  Avoid patting dogs in the street.

•  Take care of your personal hygiene factors.

Avignon of course promises you a safe and healthy stay! But incase you face an unavoidable unfortunate incident rush to:-

Avignon Hospital

Avignon, 84 000,

France.