Netherlands
Risk / Health Info for Netherlands
Canadian Travel Clinics can help you work out what vaccines you need to go to Netherlands. It’s advisable to ensure that your regular immunizations are all up to date before visiting the Netherlands, especially for measles, as there have been some reported cases in the country. Make sure to purchase travel medical insurance before departing Canada because provincial or territorial health plans may not cover medical costs while abroad. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. It is best to take precautions against bug bites, which can cause disease. Excellent medical facilities are widely available.
- Measles in Netherlands
- The Government of Canada has issued a travel health notice about measles in Netherlands. If you are travelling there and have not been immunized against measles, speak to a healthcare provider.
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Netherlands
- MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection with a high mortality rate. It is caused by the coronavirus and is thought to be contracted from infected camels. You should take diligent hygiene measures such as thorough handwashing if you visit a farm, barn or market or touch a camel. Avoid contact with sick animals. Do not drink raw camel milk or urine; and do not eat camel meat that has not been properly cooked. The Government of Canada has issued a travel health advisory about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in Netherlands.
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About Netherlands
The Netherlands is a heavily populated low-land country on the North Sea. Known informally as Holland, it’s famous for its windmills, canals, cycling, art scene and liberal drug attitudes.
top Tips for travelling to Netherlands
The Netherlands is a very active country, and you can cycle in the summer and ice skate in the winter. In fact, many towns flood fields to create ice rinks. Amsterdam is the country’s cultural capital and home to many impressive museums, including The Van Gogh Museum, where you can get up close to some of the most iconic paintings in the world.