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Perhentian Islands Health care
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance after it rains. Bring repellent and consider burning a mosquito coil (available locally), especially if your bed does not have a mosquito net.
Tap water is generally not safe to drink. Bottled water is widely available at RM2 per 1.5L bottle (Shari-la resort for example). Refill your bottle at your hotel for free, or at Senja Cafe (RM1.50/big bottle, southern end of Coral Bay)
The sun can be extremely hot and burning in the afternoons till early evenings. Slap on sunscreen and, if snorkeling, wear a T-shirt. (Take note that ocean conservationists do not encourage sunscreen to be in contact with the sea water as it ruins the corals! So avoid sunscreen and throw on a t-shirt if you can) The midday sun is the most dangerous and can really ruin a holiday if you're not careful. Caps, hats or any other sun protective gear would be a good idea. Be careful also about lips!
Sharks in Coral bay are not dangerous, some small fishes can bite you if you offer them finger, but it's just annoying, same goes for occasional jellyfish.
There is a small medical reception at the small island, in the main town where most locals reside. It has afriendly staff (a doctor and a couple of nurses) and offers basic medical help at almost no cost at all, if needed. To get there, ask a boat taxi driver for help.
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