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There are no specific health risks in Greece, but visitors who
plan to walk through forested areas are advised to consider
vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis. Travellers to Central
Macedonia in the summer months should bring mosquito repellent to
prevent exposure to West Nile Virus, as there was an outbreak in
August of 2010. Medical facilities in Greece vary; those in major
cities are excellent but many of the islands are some distance from
a decent hospital. Food and water are safe, but those visiting for
short periods should consider sticking to bottled water. UK
nationals are entitled to a refund on emergency hospital treatment
under a reciprocal agreement between the UK and Greece, and a
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) should be taken on holiday
for this purpose. Despite this, all visitors are advised to take
out medical insurance. Yellow fever vaccination certificates are
required for those arriving from infected areas.
View information on diseases: Tick-borne encephalitis, Swine flu
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