The Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024 and from August 28 to September 8, 2024 respectively. The events will mainly take place in the city of Paris, the greater Paris area and other cities throughout the country.
General precautions:
- Mass events can favor gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, therefore: careful personal and food hygiene.
- The risk of accidents can also be increased (beware of binge drinking!).
- To avoid sexually transmitted diseases (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, mpox, etc.): Safer sexual practices (condoms).
- COVID-19: Control, entry and return regulations, see IATA LINK.
Recommended vaccinations and other health risks:
- See country page France.
- Important! Due to several measles outbreaks in Europe: All visitors should be immune to measles!
- Vaccination against meningococcal disease may be considered.
Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks:
- Dengue fever: In 2023, locally acquired dengue cases were reported for the first time in the greater Paris area (Ile de France). Local dengue cases have been recorded in the southern departments of France for a few years now.
- West Nile virus, leishmaniasis (Mediterranean region) and tick-borne encephalitis are endemic in some parts of the country.
- It is strongly recommended to protect yourself against mosquito and tick bites around the clock throughout the country, including the cities.