Health risks

Greece is a developed and stable democracy.

CRIME: Crime against tourists (purse-snatchings, pickpocketing) appears to be on the rise at popular tourist sites and on crowded public transportation, particularly in Athens. .

MEDICAL FACILITIES Medical facilities are widely available.

Arthropod borne diseases:

  • None

Water- or food borne diseases:

  • Travellers diarrhoea

Other diseases:

  • none

Vaccination recommendation:

  • A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within the last 10 years.

Stay healthy:

  • Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Reciprocal health: Participant of EU Health Insurance Card scheme which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector on the same terms as a local resident and provides all covered visitors with emergency and necessary care.

Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 6 months.

Recommended immunisations: none, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations, long-term visitors should consider hepatitis A immunisation.

Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS: