HEALTH REGULATIONS

Before visiting Greece you may need to get the following vaccinations or take the following precautions. It is best to seek medical advice as your individual health and your planned activities will be a factor. Seek advice 4-6 weeks before travel.

Required Vaccinations

• There are no vaccinations required for entry to Greece.

Routine and Recommended Vaccinations

• It is recommended that passengers are up to date on routine vaccinations including diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), polio, shingles, varicella (chickenpox), and yearly flu shots.
• A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for passengers will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas. It is recommended for passengers who plan on eating street food.
• A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended.
• A rabies vaccination is recommended only for passengers working directly with wildlife.

General Advice

• Leptospirosis is present in Greece. Passengers are advised to avoid contaminated water and soil.
• Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever is present in Greece. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Leishmaniasis is present in Greece. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Tick-borne Encephalitis present in Greece. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Hantavirus is present in Greece. Passengers are advised to avoid rodents and areas where they live, and to avoid sick people.
• Tuberculosis is present in Greece. Passengers are advised to avoid sick people.

For more detailed information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).