General Health Advice

In general, Australia has safe food and drinking water and immunisation rates are high. Tropical diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and cholera are not usually present in Australia. 

However, it should be noted that Would Youth Day 2008 occurs during Australia’s flu season. The risk of infection is increased for people attending mass gatherings.

The healthier you are during WYD08, the more energy you’ll have to join in the activities of what will no doubt be a busy and exciting week.

This information offers suggestions on steps to take before coming to Sydney which will help you have a healthy and comfortable experience in July 2008.

Visitor Health Information 

- advice on immunisations, health insurance and leaving home healthy.

Emergency

- what to do in case of an emergency