About Imported Infectious Diseases

Even infectious diseases that do not occur or are rarely outbreaks in Japan, there are many infectious diseases that are still prevalent overseas.
(Dysentery, typhoid, rabies, dengue fever, malaria, measles, etc.)
With the development of international exchange, there are reports of those who are presumed to have been infected when traveling abroad on a way home or on a trip.
It is important for each person to work on preventing their own infection and spreading to others.

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

Before departure, be sure to stay in good condition and stay resistant.
Get information on the hygiene status of your destination, the epidemic status of infectious diseases, medical institutions, etc. in advance.

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Quarantine Station page (outside site) ※Let's check the infectious diseases to be aware of.

※It is a Japanese page, but it is possible to change the language.

• Let's get a vaccination

Consider vaccination according to your destination area, travel period, and activities during your trip.

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

• Let's be careful about local food

Avoid raw water, boil the water and drink mineral water. Be careful of juice with ice or water-filled sake.

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

Avoid freshly squeezed milk, ice cream, yogurt, etc.

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

• Be 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 have 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.

• Do not approach or touch animals unnecessarily

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

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

There may be parasites on the water that can be transmitted from the skin to humans.

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

Quarantine stations at airports and ports provide health consultations. If you are unwell at the time of entry, please be sure to consult us.

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