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Dengue fever and malaria, caused by mosquito bites, is common throughout Sri Lanka. With early medical care, the diseases are rarely fatal, but there is no vaccination against them. It is advisable to always wear insect repellent in the evenings and cover arms and legs.

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Many first time visitors get an attack of diarrho;ea because of the spicy food or the unsanitary preparation and cooking of food. Water borne viruses may also cause diarrho;ea and it is recommended that only bottled water be drunk.

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