Canada Medical aid

Certificate of immunization is not required. In some cases, customs may be required to undergo medical examination. Medical care for foreigners pay. Visiting a doctor costs are usually 30-50 in Canadian dollars. The Embassy has a health post.

In some areas there is a potential risk of hepatitis B disease and Lima (a kind of tick-borne encephalitis). In addition, in connection with a high level of insolation, it is recommended to use protective sunblock, sunglasses, hats, etc.

Canadian health care - one of the areas, which is proud of the state. Canadian health system is financed and is known as Medicare. It provides free or nearly free medical care and medical services to all Canadians.

One of the most important indicators of the success of the existing health care system is the health of Canadians. The life expectancy of Canadians is 78.6 years (81.4 years for women and 75.8 years - for men), which is one of the highest rates among developed countries. The infant mortality rate in 1996 was 5.6 per 1000 live births - one of the lowest in the world.