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fiogf49gjkf0d HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE
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NEW ZEALAND'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL FACIL-
ITIES PROVIDE A HIGH STANDARD OF TREATMENT AND CARE. HOWEVER,
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT MEDICAL SERVICES ARE NOT FREE TO
VISITORS EXCEPT AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT AND WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND YOU ARRANGE YOUR OWN HEALTH INSURANCE.
HOTELS AND MOTELS NORMALLY HAVE INDIVIDUAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH
DUTY DOCTORS SHOULD ILLNESS OCCUR. SHOULD VISITORS NEED DRUGS
OR PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES AFTER NORMAL SHOPPING HOURS THEY
SHOULD REFER TO THE URGENT PHARMACIES LISTING IN THE LOCAL
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY OR CHECK WITH THEIR HOTEL RECEPTION.
THERE ARE NO SNAKES OR DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS IN NEW ZEALAND.
SANDFLIES CAN BE A PROBLEM IN SOME AREAS, BUT THESE CAN BE
EFFECTIVELY COUNTERED BY THE USE OF AN INSECT REPELLENT.
THE ONLY POISONAOUS CREATURE IS THE RARE KATIPO SPIDER.
NEW ZEALAND CITIES AND TOWNS HAVE EXCELLENT PUBLIC WATER
SUPPLIES; IN ALL CASES TAP WATER IS FRESH AND SAFE TO DRINK.
FOR AMBULANCE DIAL: 111.
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