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
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, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. 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 · 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.