Luxembourg

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

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

FOOD SAFETY

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

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:
• Tick-borne encephalitis: for stays in rural areas or for hikers. The immunization is available for children at least one year old.
• 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

Luxembourg
• Centre hospitalier, 4 rue Barble: phone + 352 44 11 1
• Hôpital Kirchberg, 9 rue Edward Steichen: phone + 352 24 68 1
• Clinique d'Eich, 78 rue d'Eich: phone + 352 43 77 71

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Firemen: 112
• Police : 113
• Ambulances: 112

CLIMATE

• The climate is continental temperate. Rainfalls occur all year long but they are heavier in winter.
• Summer is sunny but nights are cooler.
• Autumn is often rainy in Luxembourg.
• Winter is harsh with frequent snow falls and spring is dry and cool.
• When to go: Between May and September.