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This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Read also the information on security, healthcare and other practical aspects on the FPS Foreign Affairs website.
Insects can transmit diseases such as leishmaniasis in the south of France and West Nile virus disease.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
A number of cases of tick-borne encephalitis are reported every year in the Alsace and Alpine regions.
There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers on Corsica.
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Read these tips before you leave.
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
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