Manila Health information

Manila being the second most populous city and metropolitan city of Philippines houses large numbers of hospitals than other cities. Yet it is advisable to know about the health information of Manila before heading towards it for memorable vacations or trip.

There are certain things, which has to keep in mind while traveling to Manila. Regarding health information in Manila, be sure to take all immunizations before travel. Take proper vaccinations of Hepatitis A and B, Rabies and Typhoid. Malaria is very common disease in the southeast countries so protect yourself against mosquito bites.

Other necessary precautions, which you have to take during your stay in the city, are:

  -   Make sure your food and drinking water are safe. Do not eat food purchased from street vendors. Avoid consuming dairy products unless they have been pasteurized. Avoid closeness with poultry farms, bird markets or other places where poultry is kept.

  -   Do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing or injections. It is advisable not to handle animals especially monkeys, dogs and cats to avoid bites and serious infections.

  -   However adequate medical facilities are available in Manila but still it is far behind than other cities in sanitation and medical care. Medical care is less or limited in rural or down town areas of the city.