Portugal
HEALTHMedical fitnessBefore diving in Portuguese waters everyone must have a medical assessment showing that they are fit enough to dive. However, there are dive centers that accept self certification. Some factors that may disqualify for diving are asthma, diabetes, epilepsy.Hyperbaric unitsCentro de Medicina HiperbaricaCampo de Santa Clara, 1149-061 LisbonTel.: +351 218840822Fax: +351 218840802E-mail: hm.hiperbarica@mail.marinha.ptHospital Da HortaEstrada Príncipe Alberto Mónaco, 9900-038 HortaAzoresTel.: +351 292200100Fax: +351 292293144E-mail: luis.quintino@mail.telepac.ptDiving emergencyDAN Europe Office IbéricaCRIS Unitat de Terapèutica HiperbàricaDos de Maig 301, Hospital Creu Roja08025 Barcelona, SpainTel.: +34 933477366Fax: +34 934503736E-mail: iberica@daneurope.orgVaccinationThere are no essential vaccination requirements for Portugal.