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Health Issues
– There are no health risks associated with traveling to the Czech Republic.
– The hygiene standards are reasonably high and the risk of infectious diseases (other than the seasonal flu) is low.
– No vaccinations or immunizations are required (or even recommended) unless coming from an infected area.
– The tapwater is safe to drink, although it may have an unpleasant odor due to chlorination; bottled spring water is available everywhere.
– As there are no international agreements in place between the US and the Czech Republic regarding free emergency medical care, we recommend that you purchase travel medical insurance prior to traveling.
– As an EU citizen, if you unexpectedly fall ill during a temporary stay in another EU country – whether on holiday, a business trip or studying abroad – you are entitled to any medical treatment that can’t wait until you get home. You have the same rights to health care as people insured in the country you are in.
– In the case of an emergency, you should call for an ambulance; the toll-free number is 155; try to have a Czech-speaking person assist you with the call.
Health Care
– In the event of an acute illness or accident foreign tourists can receive treatment in any hospital or first aid facility.
Hospitals With a Foreign Department
Hospital Na Homolce
– Address: Prague 5, Roentgenova 2
– All branches of medicine.
– It also has an emergency service where they speak English, German, French and Russian.
– Tel. 257 272 144, 257 272 146
– Website (in English): http://www.homolka.cz/en-CZ/home.html
Motol University Hospital
– Address: V Úvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5
– Children’s reception: tel +420 224 433 690, +420 224 433 691
– Adult’s reception: tel +420 224 433 681, +420 224 433 682, +420 224 433 674
– Website (in English): http://www.fnmotol.cz/en/samoplatci/
– Email (for foreigners): cizinecke@fnmotol.cz
Other Prague Hospitals
– Hospital Prague 1, Na Frantisku 8, tel 222 801 111
– Hospital Prague 2, U Nemocnice 2, tel 224 961 111
– Hospital Prague 4, Videnska 800, tel 261 081 111
– Hospital Prague 6, U Vojenske nemocnice 1200, tel 973 208 333
– Hospital Prague 8, Budinova 2, tel 266 081 111
Foreign Medical Clinics
– American Medical Centre , Janovského 48, tel +420 220 807 756 , +420 220 806 200
– Canadian Medical Centre , Veleslavínská 1, tel +420 235 360 133
– Health centre Prague, Vodičkova 28, tel +420 224 22 00 40
– General Health Care Corporation , Krakovská 8, tel +420 222 211 206, +420 222 211 208
24 Hours Pharmacies (“Lekarny s nepretrzitou pohotovostni sluzbou”)
– Pharmacies Prague 1, Palackeho 5, tel 224 946 982
– Pharmacies Prague 2, Belgicka 37 (Namesti Miru), tel 222 519 731
– Pharmacies Prague 5, V Úvalu 84 (FN Motol), tel 224 435 736
– Pharmacies Prague 6, Vítězné náměstí 13, tel 224 325 520
– Pharmacies Prague 7, Františka Křižíka 22, tel 731 638 010
– Pharmacies Prague 8, Budínova 2/67 (FN Na Bulovce), 266 082 017
– Pharmacies Prague 9, Šustova 2/1930, tel 271 913 307
– Pharmacies Prague 10, Plaňanská 1/753, tel 724 210 499
Medical Emergencies
– Prague 1, Palackého 5, tel +420 224 949 181
– Prague 3, Koněvova 205, tel +420 284 861 979
– Prague 4, Pacovská 31, tel +420 241 733 916, +420 241 733 918
– Prague 5, V Úvalu 84, (Motol Hospital) tel +420 224 438 590
– Prague 6, Vítězné náměstí 13, tel +420 233 340 912
– Prague 7, Dukelských hrdinů 1, tel +420 233 370 391
– Prague 8, Budínova 2 (Bulovka Hospital), tel +420 283 842 222
– Prague 9, Lovosická 40/440, tel +420 286 881 518
– Prague 10, Plaňanská 573/1, tel +420 281 019 213
Dental Emergencies
(Mon to Fri 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., Sat + Sun non-stop)
– Prague 1, Spalena 12, tel +420 222 924 268
– Prague 4, Pacovská 31, tel +420 241 733 918
