Low riskEurope · Western EuropeAustria Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Austria carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Measles.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Get all your routine vaccines up to date before traveling, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also consider getting vaccinated.
Measles
Get MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel due to rising measles cases worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Austria and rabies vaccines are widely available. Pre-exposure vaccination depends on your planned activities and access to medical care.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
TBE vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive outdoor activities with tick exposure in endemic areas of Austria.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Austria.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
133
Medical / Ambulance
144
Fire
122
U.S. Embassy
+43-1-31339-0
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.