Faroe Islands (Denmark)

VACCINATIONS, SPECIFIC RISKS AND REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Vaccinations

No vaccination is required to enter in this country.

Recommanded vaccinations
• For tourists : hepatitis B, tetanos.
• For adventurous trips and long stays : hepatitis B, tetanos.
Vaccinations update
• FOR ADULTS: Check that diphteriae-tetanus-poliomyelitis and hepatitis B vaccines are up-dated.
• FOR CHILDREN: Check that their vaccinations are up-dated (diphteriae, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles...).
Warning !
• Vaccines are useful and effective. However, they are sometimes contra-indicated.
• Always consult a physician.
• Please note that a period up to 8 weeks can be necessary to carry out vaccinations.

MALARIA

No malaria in this country.

HEALTH GENERAL MEASURES

Food and drinking water :

TO AVOID IN PARTICULAR: turista, diarrhoea of traveller.
- Wash your hands before meals and after going to the toilet.
- Eat meat, fish and shellfish well cooked.
- Avoid raw vegetables and fruit without peel.
- Peel other fruits and vegetables before eating them.
- Drink at least 2 litres (4.5 pints) of water (of good quality) every day.
- Use for all drinks or preparations containing water: mineral water in stoppered bottles, boiled water, filtered water or chemically treated water.
- Do not eat ice-creams or sorbets sold by street vendors.
- Note that the risk of contracting an infection by cleaning your teeth in tap water is minimal.
- However, if the water is "doubtful" it is preferable to use treated water.


Sexual intercourse:

TO AVOID IN PARTICULAR: hepatitis B, HIV.
- Condom carrying is the best preventive measure to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
- Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those having sex with casual partners.

FIRST-AID KIT

Its contents may vary according to how you travel and your current health state.