Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt.

Other risks
Rabies may be present in animals, although risk to travellers is very rare. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland:
If you or any of your dependants are suddenly taken ill or have an accident during a visit to an EEA country or Switzerland, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available – in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Each country has different rules about state medical provision. In some, treatment is free. In many countries you will have to pay part or all of the cost, and then claim a full or partial refund. The EHIC gives access to state-provided medical treatment only and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised. Note that the EHIC replaces the Form E111, which is no longer valid. Some restrictions apply, depending on your nationality.
Outside of the EU, The Netherlands has reciprocal health agreements with Cape Verde, Morocco, Serbia & Montenegro, Tunisia and Turkey. All other travellers are advised to take out full medical insurance. For police, fire or ambulance emergencies, dial 112 anywhere in the country. Make sure you see a doctor who is part of the health insurance scheme. Treatment is usually free. State dental care in the Netherlands is limited to treatment for children. Some prescribed medicines are free, for some you pay part of the cost, and for others you will have to pay the full cost. These charges are not refundable. Certain strong medicines can be taken to The Netherlands if they are accompanied by a doctor's prescription. Doctors will need authorisation from AGIS Verzekeringen for you to get free hospital in-patient treatment. If you cannot contact a doctor before being admitted, show the hospital authorities your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and ask them to contact AGIS Verzekeringen in Utrecht immediately. Ambulance travel is free only if a doctor agrees that it is necessary. The standard of health care (and other social services) is very high, with an unusually high proportion of the national income devoted to public health. More information can be obtained from AGIS Verzekeringen, PO Box 8261, 3503 RG Utrecht, The Netherlands (tel: (30) 233 0600).