Health and Safety

When travelling to Italy there aren't very many health risks but there is a chance of getting a case of the bird flu. Bird flu was found in swans southern parts of Italy such as Sicily. But there is a low risk of any human coming in contact with any infection. Travellers must have precaution around wild birds and caged and domestic birds should be avoided. Italy can have very mild weather in the summer time and travellers may get heat stroke. To avoid heat stroke make sure that you drink tons of water to keep you hydrated and also to keep your self protected with sun screen. Travellers may encounter travellers diarrhoea because of the change in diet or eating foods that are too rich. Poultry and egg dishes should be cook thoroughly.