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Health

 Special PrecautionsCertificate Required
Yellow FeverNoNo
CholeraNoNo
Typhoid and PolioNoN/A
MalariaNoN/A


Other risks: Hepatitis B is endemic. Extreme cold during the winter months is another potential risk to travellers.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.


Health care: There are hospitals and dentists in all towns. Although medical services are generally free, medical insurance is advisable, particularly as charges are made for dental treatment. Travellers are also advised to bring their own medicines and prescribed drugs, as these can often be difficult to obtain in Greenland.


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