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Greece

Island travel with extreme summer heat and limited medical facilities on smaller islands.

Routine vaccines

  • MMR
  • Tdap
  • Polio
  • Influenza

Recommended vaccines

  • Hepatitis A & B (extended stays)

Disease risks & prevention

Heat stroke

Hydrate, shade, avoid hiking at midday in July/August.

West Nile virus

Mosquito repellent, especially in northern Greece.

Sea urchin & jellyfish injuries

Water shoes on rocky shores.

Water

Tap water safe on the mainland; bottled advised on many islands.

Food

High standards.

Insects

Evening repellent; mosquitoes common near coasts.

Emergency contacts

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199

EU-wide emergency: 112.

General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.

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