Noone wants to get sick while traveling. Stay healthy in Denmark by learning about required vaccinations for travelers, medical treatment in Denmark, and emergency contacts.
1. Required Vaccinations for Denmark Travelers
For
Denmark, there are no required vaccinations. But the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends to all international travelers to stay current on routine shots like MMR and DPT vaccinations, polio vaccination, and Hepatitis B. Flu shots can also come in handy due to the
weather in Scandinavia. For vaccinations, visit your doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel to Denmark.
2. The Swine Flu in Denmark
There have been a few cases of suspected Swine Flu in Denmark. So far, however, there is no viable health risk to travelers regarding the Swine Flu in Denmark. The health commissioner of the European Union has advised Europeans not to travel to Mexico or the U.S. unless urgent.3. About the H5N1 Virus (Avian Flu) in Denmark
The situation of the avian flu virus outbreaks in Europe has changed. The virus is almost nonexistent and does not pose a direct health threat to travelers in Denmark. As a traveler, just avoid visiting poultry farms.For trips to Denmark, there are several affordable travel insurance plans of which we can recommend two very reputable companies: AIG Travel Guard and
STA.com. Both companies offer free, low-priced quotes with international medical coverage, emergency assistance, last-minute or emergency travel and flight changes, short- and long-term medical insurance plans, and even lost luggage coverage.
Customs regulations need to be followed. So what are the customs rules for medicines? Prescription drugs for personal use are permitted to go through customs in Denmark. Bring a copy of the prescription, if possible. Remember to wear a medical alert bracelet if you have severe allergies or chronic illnesses.
6. Water & Food Safety in Denmark
There are no health concerns regarding food and water in Denmark. Drinking water is clean and safe. However, no matter where you travel remember to wash fruits and vegetables before consumption.7. Insect Bites in Denmark
Ticks can carry encephalitis, and if you're out and about in forested and rural areas in
Denmark, wear closed shoes, long sleeves, and long pants that are tucked into your shoes. In the great outdoors, ALL travelers should use insect repellents containing 25-50% DEET, which are widely available in Danish stores. If you do have a tick, you can leave it in the skin or remove it in a twisting motion with vegetable oil if you know how - but either way, visit a doctor or medical center in Denmark as quickly as possible.
8. Medical Emergencies in Denmark
If you require medical or other emergency assistance in Denmark, call 112 nationwide (toll free) to reach the Danish emergency services: police, fire department, and ambulance. In Copenhagen, there is a unique medical service by local physicians, which are on 24-hour call and will come to your hotel room (call 3811 4000).
