Summertime is holiday time

However, insect-borne diseases can also lurk in popular holiday destinations.

But don't let this put you off! With a little knowledge, you can reduce your risk.

Austria

Ticks in Austria: Beware of Lyme disease and TBE!

In Austria, you can register with the Hiking or Camping become infected with Lyme disease or TBE.

Croatia

Attention Ticks in northern Croatia!

Vaccination recommended:  Hiking in the north of Croatia? Then vaccinate against TBE!

Tick protection:  Wear long clothing and check for ticks after every outing.

Italy

Attention Mosquitoes! 

Dengue fever

Vaccination is currently not possible, but mosquito protection is important:

Long clothing, Mosquito nets
and mosquito repellents


Also protects against aother diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.

Greece

West Nile fever possible through mosquito bites.

Against West Nile fever there are no vaccination protection. One can only protect against mosquito bites:

Mosquito repellent use
Long clothing carry
Be particularly careful at dusk and in the morning

Turkey

Turkey: Attention rabies!

Avoid contact with stray dogs and cats. The disease can be caused by Bites and is almost always fatal.

Vaccination recommended: The rabies vaccination is recommended when travelling to Turkey, especially for Children and "pet lovers"

Sources: Federal Ministry: Travel & Services (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-services/laender-a-bis-z)
AGES: AGES radar for infectious diseases (https://www.ages.at/mensch/krankheit/ages-radar-fuer-infektionskrankheiten)

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INFORMATION

Tick vaccination:

Tick bites: Vaccination offers the safest protection against TBE. We vaccinate children from 6 months.

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