Italy
Outbreaks
- There is a measles outbreak.
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Check the current security situation on the federal government website.
Important health risks
Insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as leishmaniasis and West Nile virus disease.
Protect yourself against insects.
Tick-borne diseases
Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
There are some areas with tick-borne encephalitis in the northeast of the country mainly Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli-Venezia.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
COVID-19
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
- Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Update of basic vaccinations
- COVID-19
- Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis
- Polio
- Measles-mumps-rubella:
- Check your vaccination status. Early measles vaccination is recommended for some young children.
Other vaccinations
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you: