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VaccinationsGuiden helps you prepare for international travel with up-to-date vaccination advice and information about infectious diseases, mosquito-borne infections, malaria, dengue fever, measles and other health risks that may affect your trip.
Most health risks associated with travel can be prevented or reduced. With the right knowledge, you can lower your risk of infections, accidents, insect-borne diseases, food poisoning and other health problems that may occur while you are away.
The purpose of the information provided by VaccinationsGuiden is not to tell you to follow every piece of advice to the letter, but to help you make informed decisions before and during your trip. Whether you are going on a package holiday, backpacking, working abroad or planning an extended stay, we hope this information will help make your journey safer and healthier.
As a traveller, you are also a guest in another country. Respect local cultures, customs and traditions, and be considerate of the environment, nature and the people you meet during your travels.
Do you need vaccinations before you travel?
The vaccinations you may need depend on your destination, how and where you will be staying, the length of your trip, your age and your health.
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Travel health advice and tips – before, during and after your trip
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Before your trip
Vaccinations, travel insurance, your travel health kit and other important preparations before you leave.
More advice before you travel »DURING YOUR TRIP
During your trip
Food and water, sun and heat, contact with animals, alcohol and other health risks while travelling.
More advice during your trip »AFTER YOUR TRIP
After your trip
Fever after travel, gastrointestinal symptoms, skin changes and when to seek medical advice after returning home.
What to look out for after your trip »
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CURRENT
Measles is increasing worldwide
If you are travelling abroad, it is important to check that you are adequately protected against measles before you leave.
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CURRENT
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is one of the most common infections among travellers to tropical regions.
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WARNING
Counterfeit alcohol
Serious illness and deaths among tourists have recently been linked to counterfeit and contaminated alcoholic drinks.
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OUR MONEY-SAVING TIP
The currency conversion trap
Our own travel tip that could save you a considerable amount of money. Find out which option you should always choose when using an ATM abroad.
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Your trusted source for travel health information for over 30 years
Since the early 1990s, VaccinationsGuiden has been one of Sweden's leading sources of information on travel vaccinations and travel medicine. We continuously update our information with the latest outbreaks, health risks, guidance from international health authorities, current infectious disease surveillance data, news sources and expert knowledge to provide reliable and up-to-date advice for travellers.
VaccinationsGuiden is quality-assured by Swedish infectious disease specialists.
VaccinationsGuiden is used by travellers as well as vaccination clinics, primary healthcare centres, infectious disease clinics and major companies with employees who travel or are stationed abroad.