Italy

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

• There are no health risks to take into account when travelling in Italy.

FOOD SAFETY

• There are no specific recommendations for a trip in Italy.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION

• No specific immunization is required from travelers entering the country.
Systematically:
• Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis: get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.
• Hepatitis B: the vaccination is available for children at least two months old.



Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip:
• Tuberculosis: in case of a long stay, it is recommended to have children immunized against tuberculosis as soon as they reach the age of one month, and against mumps, measles and rubella when they reach the age of nine months.

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

Rome
• Rome American Hospital spa, Via E Longoni 69: phone + 39 06 225 51, fax + 39 06 228 5062



Milan
• Citta' Di Milano spa, Lamarmora 10: phone + 39 02 542 81, fax + 39 02 550 17



Naples
• Clinica Mediterranea SPA, Via Orazio 2: phone + 39 081 7259111, fax + 39 081 725977

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Firemen: 115
• Police: 113 or 112
• Ambulances: 118

CLIMATE

• The climate is continental in the north, with high temperatures in summer and low in winter.
• The climate is mediterranean on the coasts. Temperatures reach nearly 40°C in some places.
• When to go: during Autumn or Spring.