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Srí Lanka-i egészségügy

Travel Insurance for Sri Lanka: What to Look For

Healthcare in Sri Lanka is cheaper than at home, but evacuation and serious illness aren't. Here's what your travel insurance needs to cover.

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Srí Lanka-i egészségügy

Emergency Numbers in Sri Lanka: Who to Call and When

Save these numbers in your phone. Suwa Seriya (1990) is the free national ambulance, and it's the first call for any medical emergency.

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Arugam Bay-i biztonság

Arugam Bay Safety Guide: A Local's Perspective

Arugam Bay is one of the safest surf towns in Sri Lanka, but there are still local hazards worth knowing. Tuk-tuks, swimming, wildlife, monsoons, and more.

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Utazói egészség

Rabies and Animal Bites in Sri Lanka

Stray dogs and monkeys are common in Sri Lanka. Most bites don't transmit rabies, but the wrong bite is life-threatening. Here's what to do if you're bitten or scratched.

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Utazói egészség

Vaccines to Consider Before Traveling to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka isn't a high-vaccine-burden destination, but there are several worth considering. Here's the practical list, with what each one protects against.

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Utazói egészség

Food and Water Safety in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan food is a highlight of any trip. Here's how to enjoy it without spending two days of your holiday in bed.

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Utazói egészség

Mosquito Bite Prevention in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide

Dengue, chikungunya, Zika, Japanese encephalitis — all spread by mosquitoes, all preventable. Here's the practical, real-world strategy for not getting bitten.

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Gyakori betegségek

Fever in the Tropics: When It's Serious and When It Isn't

A fever in Sri Lanka could be a cold, dengue, a urinary infection, or something less common. Here's how to tell when to ride it out at home and when to see a doctor.

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Utazói egészség

Sun Protection and Heat Illness on Sri Lanka's East Coast

Arugam Bay is hotter and sunnier than most visitors expect. Learn the difference between sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke — and how to avoid all three.

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Gyakori betegségek

Food Poisoning and Traveler's Diarrhea in Sri Lanka

Traveler's diarrhea hits most visitors at some point. Here's how to treat it, when to worry, and how to avoid it without missing out on the food.

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Szörfsérülések

Surfer's Ear: Why Your Ears Hurt After Months of Surfing

Repeated cold-water exposure causes bone growth in the ear canal. Here's what surfer's ear is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have it.

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Szörfsérülések

Sea Urchin Spines: Removal, Aftercare, and When to See a Doctor

Stepped on a sea urchin? Here's how to remove the spines safely, when home removal won't work, and when to come in.

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Szörfsérülések

Jellyfish Stings on Sri Lanka's East Coast: First Aid That Actually Works

Most of what you've heard about treating jellyfish stings is wrong. Here's what to do in Arugam Bay, with treatment based on the species you're likely to encounter.

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Szörfsérülések

Reef Cuts: How to Treat Them and Why Infection Is the Real Danger

Coral and reef cuts get infected fast in tropical water. Here's how to clean a reef cut properly and recognise when you need stitches or antibiotics.

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Utazói egészség

Dengue Fever in Sri Lanka: What Travelers Need to Know

Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne illness in Sri Lanka. Learn how to prevent it, recognise the symptoms, and know when to see a doctor.

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