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Few visitors encounter health problems while traveling in Austria; health services are excellent, the tap water is 100 per cent safe to drink, foodstuffs are well prepared, and there is no need to get any jabs, generally (see vaccines), before visiting.
The change in diet and water minerals may cause a minor upset stomach, but nothing of life threatening proportions. Packing some anti-diarrhea pills could be a good idea.
Hospitals are very good and have emergency rooms, as well as walk-in clinics; the latter of which are much cheaper. If you do become ill, ask your hotel to recommend a doctor. Although citizens of the EU can receive free emergency medical healthcare on production of form E111, having travel insurance gives better peace of mind and is essential for non-EU citizens.
Vaccines
Although most areas of Austria are free from disease, certain regions, such as Carinthia, Lower Austria, and Styria, have tick borne encephalitis and those planning on doing outdoor activities in these areas in spring or summer should obtain a jab.
Although most areas of Austria are free from disease, certain regions, such as Carinthia, Lower Austria, and Styria, have tick borne encephalitis and those planning on doing outdoor activities in these areas in spring or summer should obtain a jab.