Health risks
Altitude sickness Bird flu Chickenpox Chikungunya Cholera COVID-19 Dengue fever Diphtheria DTP Ebola Flu Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Hantavirus Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus (HPV) Influenza A Japanese encephalitis Lassa fever Legionella Lyme disease Malaria Meningococcal disease MMR Mpox Nipah virus Pneumococci Polio Rabies Rotavirus Schistosomiasis Shingles STI – Chlamydia STI - Gonorrhoea STI - Hepatitis B STI - HIV and AIDS STI - Syphilis STI - Viral infections Tetanus Thrombosis Tick-borne encephalitis Travellers' diarrhoea Tuberculosis Typhoid fever Viral meningitis West Nile fever Whooping cough Yellow fever Zika virus
Health risks

Working internationally or travelling for business exposes you to health risks you do not face at home. These can vary depending on your destination, working conditions and length of stay. We help you understand these risks in advance and take the right steps to reduce them.
What health risks might you face?
Health risks differ by country, region and type of work. Common risks include:
- infectious diseases such as hepatitis, malaria or dengue
- contaminated food and water
- climate and air quality
- limited access to medical care
- physical strain or challenging working conditions
What applies to you depends on your personal situation.
Who is this for?
This service is for employees who:
- travel internationally for work
- are temporarily based abroad
- work in higher-risk environments
- are assigned overseas by their employer
How do you recognize and prevent health risks?
We explain what to look out for, which symptoms may occur and how you can reduce risks.Frequently asked questions
Do you have any questions after reading the information on this page? Take a look at our frequently asked questions. Here you will find answers to the most common questions about travel health and vaccinations.
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Certificates
KLM Health Services and Airport Medical Services are certified according to the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and NEN 7510. Executive Health Management is certified according to the ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 standards. We are also a certified occupational health and safety service. You can request a copy of the certificates from us.