Portugal
Risk / Health Info for Portugal
If you are wondering about immunisations to go to Portugal, then your healthcare advisor at Global Travel Clinics can help you.
- Dengue fever in Portugal
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Portugal. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.
Covid-19 Testing for Portugal
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Recommended Vaccines for Portugal
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
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About Portugal
Portugal lies on the western side of the Iberian Peninsula. Although it shares the southern tip of Europe with Spain, it is culturally rather different to its neighbour. The Atlantic islands The Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal. Fatima draws between 4 and 5million pilgrims every year, and the sanctuary there is one of the largest in the world.
top Tips for travelling to Portugal
Portugal’s Atlantic rollers are perfect for surfing. The country is also known as a golfing destination.
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