04 · Health
Travel health
Good health preparation is an important part of planning any trip. Please find out in good time about recommended or mandatory vaccinations for your destination. Which precautions make sense depends very much on the region, the type of trip and the length of your stay.
Especially for trips to high-altitude regions, tropical countries or remote areas, additional vaccinations or health measures may be recommended. Malaria prophylaxis, sun protection, insect protection and the right travel first-aid kit also play an important role so that you can enjoy your trip without worries.
Travel first-aid kit
It is best to put together a small, individual travel first-aid kit – tailored to your destination and your personal needs. Alongside your personal medication, it can include remedies for fever, diarrhoea or insect bites.
Hygiene on the road
Pay close attention to good hygiene while travelling. In many countries it is advisable to drink only bottled water and to make sure that food is clean and fresh. Small precautions can go a long way towards avoiding health problems.
Get advice in good time
We recommend that you consult your GP or a specialist in travel medicine early on – ideally several weeks before departure. This leaves enough time for any necessary vaccinations, boosters and for preparing your travel first-aid kit.
The German Federal Foreign Office, the Austrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs (BMEIA) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) provide information on, among other things:
- recommended standard vaccinations
- specific vaccination recommendations by country and season
- advice for risk groups and older travellers
- travel first-aid kits, altitude sickness and emergency preparedness
- recommendations for travellers with chronic illnesses