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Israel
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.
Important health risks
Insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as leishmaniasis and West Nile virus disease.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Update of basic vaccinations
Recommended
Polio
Recommended, sometimes mandatory
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Polio vaccination is compulsory for all travellers who will be spending more than four weeks in this country. This vaccination must be administered at least four weeks and no more than twelve months prior to departure from the country and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.
Other vaccinations
Recommended for some travellers
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
- Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended if you eat with locals or in unhygienic conditions.
- Typhoid fever
- Rabies
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
- Pneumococci
Travellers with additional considerations
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
