Low riskEurope · Western EuropeSwitzerland Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Switzerland 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
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting smaller cities, villages, rural areas, or eating street food.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60, and may be considered for those 60 and older.
Measles
Get MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Rabies vaccine may be needed if you'll have high-risk animal exposure or limited access to treatment. Consult a healthcare provider.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
TBE vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive tick exposure in endemic areas, or may be considered for other outdoor activities where ticks are present.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Switzerland.
Disease risks
Altitude Sickness
Alps (e.g., Jungfraujoch 3,454m); train/cable car access; avoid alcohol first days.
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
112
Fire
112
U.S. Embassy
+41-31-357-7011
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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.