Routine childhood vaccinations against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio need to be repeated every 10 years.
In general, it can be said that those who travel to the Nordic countries, Western and Southern Europe, Canada, the United States and Japan do not have to worry much about serious diseases. However, it does matter what the tourist is doing in these countries. People who are travelling in the nature may need to consider vaccination. Those who travel to countries outside these areas should consult with health care staff 2 to 3 months before starting a trip to assess whether there is a reason for vaccinations.
On the website of the World Health Organization, you can find detailed information about the spread of the diseases that can be vaccinated against.
There is also a user-friendly Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that travellers can browse and enter relevant information to find out what vaccinations are needed.
Individuals pay for vaccinations themselves. You can see the tariff for vaccines (only in Icelandic).
On the live chat on this page, you can get advice on the vaccinations you need if you plan to travel. Travel and vaccination advice is selected in the health centre's live chat, and then standard questions about the upcoming trip. Once all the information has been provided, the vaccination schedule will appear on My pages in Heilsuvera within ten working days at the latest. A notification is sent when the plan is ready. When making the vaccination plan, previous vaccinations and length of stay are taken into consideration, among other things.
Once you have received your vaccination plan, you can call your health centre and make an appointment with a nurse or come to the Vaccination Centre at Þönglabakki 1 (second floor) to receive the recommended vaccinations. It is open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 15:00 and it is not necessary to make an appointment for these vaccinations.
Make sure to follow the stock status of vaccines through this website stock status of vaccines or by calling 513-1700.