Practical travel information on Health in St Vincent & the Grenadines

Health & safety

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Dangers & annoyances
While you're there

Dangers & annoyances

Manchineel trees are poisonous so be sure not to eat their applelike fruit or shelter under them during a rainstorm – the sap causes blisters on the skin and is quite painful.

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While you're there

Medical services

There are six public and three private hospitals throughout the islands and several clinics located throughout the country. Each island has some form of medical facility and the standard of care is reasonably high.

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