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Guide:
- Greece Travel Guide
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Regions & Cities:
- Athens
- Cephalonia
- Corfu
- Crete
- Kos
- Lesvos
- Mykonos
- Patmos
- Peloponnese Peninsula
- Rhodes
- Samos
- Santorini
- Saronic Gulf Islands
- Skiathos
- Skopelos
- Thassos
- Thessaloniki
- Zakynthos
- Holiday Resorts
Ports of Call
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Health |
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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