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About Switzerland Vaccinations
Landlocked by Germany, Austria, Italy and France, Switzerland is smaller in size than Tasmania. While home to many NGOs, Swiss tourism centres on the mountain landscapes and alpine cantons. Weather influences from the north, south, east and west produce a changeable climate and rainfall. In Zurich average temperatures throughout the year can range between -3°C (in February) and 25°C (August).
Travel Health Alerts
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Yellow Fever
No certificate required and no risk to travellers.
Travelvax has doctors who are yellow fever vaccination-accredited. Click here to learn more about Yellow Fever.
COVID-19
For the most up to date requirements for entry into Australia, go to Smartraveller.
Please click this COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map (IATA) to view the latest Switzerland COVID travel requirements.
Hepatitis A
Low risk.
Hepatitis B
Low presence of Hepatitis B in local population, discuss whether vaccination would be recommended with a medical practitioner . Vaccination is recommended for specific high-risk travellers (sport/adventure/occupational/sexual). Consult a medical practitioner for your specific risk. Click here to learn more about the Hepatitis B vaccination.
Typhoid
Low risk for most travellers. Consult a medical practitioner for your specific risk.
Influenza
Northern hemisphere winter risk (November to April). Most common vaccine preventable illness in travellers. Vaccine recommended, effective for 1 year. To learn more about the Influenza virus, click here.
Rabies
Disease present. Recommendation for vaccination will depend on specific itinerary and activities planned. Generally rabies vaccination is advised for high risk individuals such as veterinarians or animal handlers, cavers. Additionally for higher risk travellers who plan: extended periods outdoors, rural travel, adventurous activities including bicycling; also expats or long-term travellers to endemic regions and children (risk of more severe or risk-prone bites and may not report contact at all). Click here to learn more about rabies.
Japanese Encephalitis
No risk to travellers.
Polio
No risk to travellers.
Tickborne Encephalitis
Vaccine is available in Australia - medical practitioners must apply through the special access scheme of the TGA. Recommended for high risk travellers: long-term residents, stays in rural and forested areas, campers and hikers, consuming unpasteurised dairy products. The disease is most active from April through August. To learn more about Tickborne Encephalitis, click here.
Meningococcal Meningitis
Low risk to travellers.
Cholera
No risk to travellers.
Other Diseases
Travellers Diarrhoea
Low risk to travellers.
Insect-borne Diseases
No risk to travellers.
Schistosomiasis
No risk to travellers.
Altitude
Altitude illness is a risk to travellers ascending higher than 2000 meters. Preventative medication is available. Consult a medical practitioner if ascending to 2000 metres or above. Click here to learn more about Altitude illness.
Additional Information
Personal Safety
In order to check before and during travel for any high-risk areas visit the Smartraveller website. Avoid unnecessary displays of wealth or valuables and minimise the amounts of cash carried. Keep secure records of passport/credit card/licence numbers. For more safety tips visit: www.smartraveller.gov.au.
Medical Care
Comprehensive medical facilities accessible throughout the country. Check for any contacts supplied by your emergency assistance organisation (nominated by your travel insurer) or with IAMAT (International Association of Medical Assistance for Travellers).
First Aid Kits & Accessories
For stays outside high-quality accommodation, carry a mosquito net and insect repellent (containing DEET, Citriodiol or Picaridin).
Call 1300 360 164 for the location of the clinic nearest to you.
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