To prevent tickborne encephalitis, as well as Lyme disease, travelers should take precautions to prevent tick bites. General Health Information Medical care comparable to that found in the United States is widely available. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. The French health system allows everyone unlimited access for both private and public medical care services. Specialists can be seen without referral.
Health insurance finances the system and health care costs are rising.
The quality of care is comparable to that in the United States. Americans can easily access this system. For emergencies one should go to the closest and largest hospital that has an emergency department. Call 15 on the telephone for an ambulance. Pharmacies will provide some first aid and charge for it.