Travel Health: No vaccinations are necessary for business visits or general
tourism in Austria. There is, however, a risk of tick-borne
encephalitis for long-term visitors who expect to be visiting rural
or forested areas in spring or summer. These travellers should
consider vaccination and ensure they take precautions against tick
infestation. Water and food are safe. Medical facilities are
excellent. Medical insurance is advised unless from the UK -
citizens of EU countries can get free emergency medical treatment
at public hospitals in Austria on production of a European Health
Insurance Card (EHIC). Bird flu was found in dead swans in the
southern province of Styria in February 2006 and stringent measures
were taken to contain the outbreak. The risk is very low for
travellers, but all close contact with wild, domestic and caged
birds should be avoided, and all poultry and egg dishes well cooked
as a precaution.
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