Austria
A high standard of dental care is available in Austria
Medication is widely available throughout Austria
Blood supplies are considered safe and screened to international standards
Good medical care is widely available.
Recent medical and dental exams should ensure that the traveler is in good health. Carry appropriate health and accident insurance documents and copies of any important medical records. Bring an adequate supply of all prescription and other medications as well as any necessary personal hygiene items, including a spare pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses if necessary.
Persons hiking in wooded areas should take protective measures against ticks.
All routine vaccines (such as DTP or Td, Hib, MMR, polio, varicella, influenza and pneumococcal) should be kept up-to-date as a matter of good health practice unrelated to travel.
The incidence of disease in Vienna is about the same as in any large Western city, and no serious epidemics have occurred for years.
High levels of immunization coverage have reduced the incidence of diseases such as measles and diphtheria. Influenza risk extends from November to April.
Rabies occurs in wild animals. Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis pose a risk to persons hiking in forested areas.
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