About imported infectious diseases

There are many infectious diseases that do not occur in Japan or are rarely prevalent, but there are many infectious diseases that are resident and prevalent overseas.
(dysentery, typhoid, rabies, dengue fever, malaria, measles, etc.)
With the development of international exchange, there have been reports of those who are presumed to have been infected when traveling abroad on their way home or traveling abroad.
It is important that each person works to prevent their own infection and spread to the surroundings.

• Check in advance the information on infectious diseases that are prevalent at your destination.

Before you leave, make sure you are in good shape and stay resistant.
Get the hygiene status of your destination, infectious disease epidemic status, and information on medical institutions in advance.

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Quarantine Station Page (outside site) ※Let's check for infectious diseases that you should be aware of.

※It is a Japanese page, but you can change languages.

• Let's get a vaccination

Consider vaccination according to your destination location, length of your travel period, and activities during your trip.

For information on diseases that can be prevented in Vaccinations, check the Vaccinations page (external site) for overseas travel of the Quarantine Station of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

• Let's pay attention to local food.

Avoid fresh water, boil water and drink or drink mineral water. Be careful about juices with ice and alcoholic beverages.

Avoid raw vegetables, cut fruits, raw seafood, and unheated meat.

Avoid fresh milk, ice cream, yogurt, etc.

Let's wash your hands frequently. In particular, hand washing before meals and after the toilet is important.

• Be very careful not to get bitten by mosquitoes

At your destination, wear long sleeves and long pants, and be careful not to expose your bare skin as much as possible.

Use insect repellents (repellents) appropriately.

If you experience symptoms such as fever after entering Japan, please consult the quarantine station or the nearest Health and Welfare Center Health Promotion Section.

After entering Japan, take measures to prevent mosquito bites for about two weeks, even if you have no symptoms.

• Don't approach or touch animals unnecessarily.

It may have a variety of pathogens that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

• Avoid walking barefoot or entering water on waterfronts such as rivers, lakes and swamps.

There are parasites that can be transmitted from the skin to humans.

• If you feel sick after entering Japan, go to a medical institution.

Health consultation is provided at quarantine stations at airports and ports. If you feel unwell at the time of entry, please be sure to consult with us.

Also, depending on the infectious disease, even if there is no problem at the time of entry, you may feel sick after a while.
In that case, please inform us in advance of your destination, period of stay, contact with animals, etc., wear a mask sufficiently, etc., and consult a medical institution. Page to check when you want to visit a medical institution