Vaccinations for Greece
Travel Vaccinations
| Vaccine | Recommended | May Be Required | When To Vaccinate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetanus | 2 weeks before | ||
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | 6 weeks before |
Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements
Malaria Information
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria.
Malaria precautions
- Malaria precautions are essential. Malaria risk is from May to October and is very limited; confined to the villages of the Evrotas delta area in Lakonia district. There is no risk in tourist areas.
- Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net.
- Antimalarial tablets are usually not advised.
- If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly. Remember malaria can develop even up to one year after exposure.
- If travelling to high risk malarious areas, remote from medical facilities, carrying emergency malaria standby treatment may be considered.
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