Risk / Health Info for France

Canadian Travel Clinics can help you work out what vaccines you need to go to France. It’s always a good idea to ensure that your regular vaccinations, especially for measles, are up to date before travelling to France because there have been reported cases in the country. Before you travel outside Canada, you need travel health insurance to make sure you are covered for any medical costs, no matter where you’re going or how long you’ll be there. Before you go abroad, check with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.

Altitude in France

Parts of France are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in France

MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection with a high mortality rate. It is caused by the coronavirus and is thought to be contracted from infected camels. You should take diligent hygiene measures such as thorough handwashing if you visit a farm, barn or market or touch a camel. Avoid contact with sick animals. Do not drink raw camel milk or urine; and do not eat camel meat that has not been properly cooked. The Government of Canada has issued a travel health advisory about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in France.