Slovakia
Risk / Health Info for Slovakia
If you are wondering about inoculations to go to Slovakia, then your healthcare advisor at Canadian Travel Clinics can help you. Ensure that your regular vaccines, especially for measles, are up to date before travelling to Slovakia because there have been some cases reported there. You should always purchase travel health insurance before you leave Canada because provincial or territorial health plans may not cover medical costs while you’re in Slovakia. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. Medical facilities are adequate in Slovakia. Practise food and water safety, and take precautions against bug bites.
- Altitude in Slovakia
- Parts of Slovakia are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
Recommended Vaccines for Slovakia
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Rabies |
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About Slovakia
Slovakia is a country in Central Europe with a lot of beauty thanks to its mountains, waterfalls, streams and castles. Slovakia’s limestone geology has resulted in spectacular caves, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Slovakia is home to many world-famous medieval castles. Bojnice Castle, for example, has been featured in many fairy-tale movies because of its idyllic setting. In fact, it’s the locale for the International Festival of Ghosts and Spirits. The country also has many wooden churches, one of which features the tallest wooden altar in the world.