Health risks

Germany is highly developed and a stable democracy with modern economic. Tourist facilities are highly developed. In larger towns, many people can communicate in English.

CRIME: Germany has a low rate of crime.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Good medical care is available. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services from tourists and persons with no permanent address in Germany. Most doctors, hospitals and pharmacies do not accept credit cards.

Arthropod borne diseases:

  • Tick-borne encephalitis in the the forests from april to august.

We recommend:

  • Usage of long-sleeved shirt and long pants to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects.
  • Usage of insect repellent containing DEET (diethylmethyltoluamide), in 30%–35% strength for adults and 6%–10% for children. Unless you are staying in air-conditioned or well-screened housing.

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 risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Reciprocal health: Participant of EU Health Insurance Card scheme which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector on the same terms as a local resident and provides all covered visitors with emergency and necessary care.

Compulsory vaccinations: none.

Recommended immunisations: none, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations.

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 Germany
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Germany and prevention before arrival at Germany.

Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Germany