Health risks
Belgium is a highly developed and stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
CRIME: Belgium remains a relatively safe country.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities are widely available and the large university hospitals can handle almost every medical problem. Hospitals in Brussels and Flemish-speaking Flanders will probably have English-speaking staff; however, hospitals in French-speaking Wallonia may not have staff members who are fluent in English.
Arthropod borne diseases:
- None.
Water- or food borne diseases:
- Travellers diarrhoea.
Other diseases:
- none.
Vaccination recommendation:
- A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within the last 10 years.
Stay healthy:
- Always use latex condoms to reduce the riskof HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
- Malaria: No
- Trypanasoma Cruzi Risk: No
- Sub Saharan Africa: No
- West Nile Virus Risk: No
- Chikungunya Virus Risk: No
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Belgium
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Belgium and prevention before arrival at Belgium.
Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Belgium.