Many travelers are worry about the health and safety issues when travelling in Vietnam as well as in the others. If you have respiratory problems or concerns, you should be prepared for the high level of pollution in Vietnam; especially, it’s serious in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. It’s important to talk with your doctor to ensure you have before you come to Vietnam such as some kinds of drugs or vaccination. There are many good private and state-owned hospitals and clinics, while it is often hard to see a doctor in rural areas. You can buy many medications over the counter without a doctor’s prescription, but it can be difficult to find some of the newer and the best drugs in many pharmacies in every town. Your personal kit should have solution to stomachache, headache… You also should buy a small mask just like the local in case you are allergic in the big cities. Vietnam is the tropical country which has many kinds of dangerous bacteria and insects such as mosquitoes, flies. When you have fever, you should go to doctor immediately. Even if you are fit and healthy, you still have your health and insurance for your enjoyment in Vietnam.

Emergency contact numbers when travelling in Vietnam: Police (113) - Fire (114) - Ambulance (115).