Health Risks in Lyon

Visitors to forested areas should consider vaccination for tick-borne encephalitis.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. if you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.

For more information, consult the Health appendix. Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is preferred in France, as tap water comes full of minerals. Apart from normal digestive problems caused by change in diet, there are no extraordinary diseases in France. The damp weather may cause sinus trouble, colds, and flu.