Ensure your routine immunizations are up to date, including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, and your annual flu shot. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are recommended for all travelers by some health authorities, though risk in Portugal is low.
Portugal has no malaria, no dengue, and no other vector-borne diseases requiring prophylaxis. Tap water is safe to drink throughout the country.
If you plan to spend significant time outdoors in rural areas, particularly in spring and summer, be aware that ticks carrying Lyme disease exist in some regions. Standard precautions like wearing long pants in wooded areas and checking for ticks apply.
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