Norway

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

• There are no health risks to take into account when travelling in Norway.

FOOD SAFETY

• There are no specific recommendations for a trip in Norway.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION

• No specific immunization is required from travelers entering the country.
Systematically:
• Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis: get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.
• Hepatitis B: the vaccination is available for children at least two months old.



Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip:
• Tuberculosis: in case of a long stay, it is recommended to have children immunized against tuberculosis as soon as they reach the age of one month, and against mumps, measles and rubella when they reach the age of nine months.

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

Oslo
• The National Hospital University of Oslo, Pilestredet 32: phone + 47 22 886 70 10, fax + 47 22 886 75 80



Bergen
• Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Liesvei 65: phone + 47 55 97 50 00



Trondheim
• St. Olavs Hospital, Olav Kyrres Gate 17: phone + 47 815 55 850

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Firemen: 110
• Police: 112
• Ambulances: 113

CLIMATE

• The weather is characterized by high interannual variations, particularly in the most northern areas.
• The average annual temperature varies between 8°C along the western coast, and negative temperatures in muountain areas. The coldest months are January and February.
• Precipation occurs all year long, with frequent snowfalls in winter, especially within inland areas.
• When to go: between May and September.