The World Organisation for Animal Health has confirmed cases of avian influenza in birds in a number of countries throughout the world, including France. The standard of medical facilities is high.
The World Health Organization provides information for travellers and our ‘Travelling Well’ brochure also provides useful tips for travelling with medicines and staying healthy while overseas.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations and disease Rocket French outbreaks overseas. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller’s medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you’ll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs
Diplomatic Mission to Germanys website. Additional general information on residing and traveling abroad, including the latest Country Specific Information for Germany, may be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.
It provides additional information on potential threats to U.S. Americans are advised to monitor local Rocket German news reports and consider the level of security present when visiting public places or choosing hotels, restaurants, and entertainment and recreation venues.
This Travel Alert replaces the Travel Alert issued on September 24, notes continuing threats to German interests, and expires on February. German authorities are taking these threats seriously and are actively investigating all threats.
