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Germany health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

No
Hepatitis A

No
Rabies

No
Malaria

No
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

No
Yellow Fever

No


For European visitors who are taken ill or have an accident during a visit to Germany, free or reduced-cost necessary treatment is available - in most cases on production of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). For non-EEA citizens, insurance is highly recommended. The emergency telephone number is 112.

Other risks: 

Tick-borne encephalitis is present in forested areas of southern Germany; vaccination is advisable. HIV testing is required for foreigners staying more than 180 days in Bavaria. Rabies is present; look out for 'Tollwut' signs. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered.

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