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.
Compiled by Voyax Health from CDC Travelers' Health: Italy. Not yet individually reviewed by a clinician · Updated
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
Italy travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Italy?▼
For travel to Italy, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies and Tick-borne Encephalitis may be advised depending on your itinerary; Yellow Fever is not needed. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Italy?▼
No — Italy is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Italy?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Italy is currently rated low risk. Italy carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Italy?▼
Key emergency numbers in Italy are Police 112, Medical / Ambulance 118, Fire 115 and U.S. Embassy +39-06-4674-2710. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health: Italy · 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.