Travel Vaccination Advice from the Public Health Department
Vaccination and health counseling for travel to high-risk areas, and administration of recommended travel vaccinations at the public health department.
How to proceed
- 1
Appointment at the Public Health Department's Travel Medicine Advisory Center
Plan ahead, at least 6–8 weeks before your trip.
- 2
Consultation with risk assessment
Vaccinations, malaria prevention, and guidelines for the destination country.
- 3
Receive vaccinations and record them in the vaccination record
Yellow fever vaccinations are available only at authorized vaccination centers (public health departments are usually authorized).
Required documents
- International Vaccination CertificateOften forgotten
The yellow fever vaccination must be recorded in the yellow International Certificate of Vaccination.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
5 days
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Vaccination consultation booked too late (some vaccines require weeks of lead time)
- • Did not bring vaccination card
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Travelers who wish to visit countries with increased health risks (e.g., malaria, yellow fever).
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 5 days
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Vaccination consultation booked too late (some vaccines require weeks of lead time)
- •Did not bring vaccination card
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.