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Greece Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Greece carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting smaller cities, villages, rural areas, or eating street food.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60, and may be considered for those 60 and older.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are not commonly found in Greece and rabies vaccines are available throughout the country. Pre-exposure vaccination may be considered based on your activities and access to medical care.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Greece.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

100

Medical / Ambulance

166

Fire

199

Tourist Police

171

U.S. Embassy

+30-210-721-2951

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.