Haiti Travel Information  The Basics   Local time is GMT -5.
110 volts, 60HZ. The plugs in use are the eastern type with two
flat, parallel prongs.   Creole is the official language, and
French is widely used; English is spoken in the capital and at
Labadee cruise port.  Travel Health  Malaria and dengue fever
occur in Haiti and travellers are recommended to take the
necessary prophylactics and to protect themselves as far as
possible from mosquito bites with insect repellant and mosquito
nets. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for
those arriving from an infected country in Africa or the
Americas, and hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid and polio
vaccinations are also recommended. Anybody planning to spend a
lot of time outdoors, and at possible risk of animal bites,
should consider a rabies vaccination. Visitors should only drink
boiled or bottled water and ice should be avoided. It is
recommended to avoid buying food or drink from street vendors;
if you do, try to only eat hot food and avoi