Risk / Health Info for Italy

Canadian Travel Clinics can help you to organise any injections you need for travel in Europe. It’s advisable to ensure that your regular immunizations are all up to date before visiting Italy, especially for measles, as there have been some reported cases in the country. Make sure you have travel medical insurance before you leave Canada because your Canadian health plans may not cover medical costs while you’re in Italy. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.

Altitude in Italy

Parts of Italy 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 Italy

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 Italy.