Low riskEurope · Southern EuropeItaly Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Italy carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine, especially if visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or planning to eat street food.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60+ may consider vaccination.
Measles
Get MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need early dose due to rising measles cases worldwide.
Rabies
Low rabies risk in Italy. Pre-exposure vaccine only needed for high-risk activities or if you might have trouble getting treatment quickly.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider TBE vaccine if you'll have extensive outdoor activities in tick-endemic areas of Italy.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine not needed for Italy travel.
Disease risks
Altitude Sickness
Dolomites (>3,000m); hiking risk; gradual climbs.
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
118
Fire
115
U.S. Embassy
+39-06-4674-2710
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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.