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Switzerland
Top-tier healthcare at very high cost. Alpine altitude and tick-borne encephalitis are key risks.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Recommended vaccines
- Tick-borne encephalitis (most cantons)
- Hepatitis A & B (extended stays)
Disease risks & prevention
Altitude sickness
Ascend gradually above 2500m; take cable-car ascents slowly.
Tick-borne encephalitis & Lyme
Repellent and tick checks below 1500m.
Sun and snow glare
High-SPF sunscreen and UV-rated goggles.
Water
Tap and mountain fountain water safe unless signed otherwise.
Food
Excellent standards.
Insects
Ticks in forested lowlands March–November.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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