Nobody wants to get sick while traveling. Stay healthy in Norway by learning about required vaccinations for Norway travelers, medical treatment, and emergency contacts.
1. Required Vaccinations for Norway Travelers
For
Norway, there are no required vaccinations. However, for all European countries, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends to stay current on routine shots (e.g. MMR and DPT vaccinations, poliovirus vaccine, Hepatitis B, etc.) Flu shots can also come in handy due to the
weather in Scandinavia. Leave yourself enough time for vaccinations, and visit your doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel to Norway.
2. The Swine Flu in Norway
As for the Swine Flu, Norway has had a few suspected cases, but none of them have turned out to be Swine Flu. There is no viable health risk to travelers regarding the Swine Flu in Norway. The health commissioner of the European Union temporarily issued an advisory to Europeans not to travel to Mexico unless urgent, which has been lifted.3. About the H5N1 Virus (Avian Flu) in Norway
The situation of the avian flu virus outbreaks in Europe has changed. The virus does not pose a health threat to Norway travelers.Customs regulations need to be followed closely if you bring medication. When you arrive/depart in Norway, leave your prescription drugs in their original packaging, and carry any prescription documentation you can obtain from your doctor, if possible in English. Remember to wear a medical alert bracelet if you have severe allergies or chronic illnesses.
5. Water & Food Safety in Norway
There are no health concerns regarding food and water in Norway. Drinking water is clean and safe. However no matter where you travel, remember to wash fruits and vegetables before consumption.6. Insect Bites in Norway
Ticks can carry encephalitis, and a tick bite isn't fun. So how do you avoid insect bites in
Norway? If you're out and about in forested and rural areas in Norway, please make sure to wear closed shoes, long sleeves, and long pants tucked into your footwear. In the great outdoors, ALL travelers should use insect repellents containing 25-50% DEET, which are widely available in stores in Norway. If you do have a tick, you can leave it in the skin or remove it in a twisting motion with vegetable oil - but either way, visit a doctor or medical center in Norway as quickly as possible.
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8. Medical Emergencies in Norway
In Norway, dial 110 for the fire department, 112 for the police, and 113 for ambulances. The call is toll-free and operators speak English. If it's not as urgent, travelers can find medical treatment locations recommended by the Norwegian Embassy here:
Local Medical Centers & Physicians. Remember to wear a medical alert bracelet if you have severe allergies or chronic illnesses.
