Yahoo News Tourists going to Greece warned to make two checks eight weeks before holiday
Holidaymakers heading to Greece need to complete two checks at least eight weeks before they fly.
As written on the Foreign Office's website under their latest travel advice, they are asking people that "at least" eight weeks before your trip", you should check what vaccinations you need, if any.
The UK Government office also ask people to check where they can get it from and whether they have to pay. The NHS says some vaccines need to be given in advance in order to allow your body to develop immunity. Additionally, some vaccines need a certain number of doses spread over several weeks and even months.
Do I need any vaccinations before flying to Greece?
According to TravelHealthPro: "Travellers should be up to date with routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended in the UK. These vaccinations include, for example, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine."
You can find the latest information on health risks and what vaccinations you need for Greece on TravelHealthPro's website here (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre).
Where can I get vaccinated and do I have to pay?
You can check where you can get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page here.
Which travel vaccines are free?
The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS from your GP surgery. These are free as they protect against diseases which are believed to represent the greatest risk to public health if brought into the country.
polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)
Which travel vaccines will I have to pay for?
You'll have to pay for travel vaccinations against:
Yellow fever vaccines are only available from designated centres.
The NHS caution: "The cost of travel vaccines that are not available on the NHS will vary, depending on the vaccine and number of doses you need. It's worth considering this when budgeting for your trip."
Who is more at risk?
You may be more at risk of some diseases, for example, if you're:
travelling in rural areas
backpacking
staying in hostels or camping
on a long trip rather than a package holiday
If you have a pre-existing health problem, this may make you more at risk of infection or complications from a travel-related illness, the NHS states.
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