Question 1

When should I get vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

To get the full effect of the vaccines, it is important to plan well in advance of departure. Depending on the vaccine, it takes 1-2 weeks from the time you are vaccinated until you are protected, and some vaccines require several doses for full effect.

We recommend a consultation at least 2-5 weeks before departure.

*Out at the last minute? We still recommend that you book a consultation for vaccination. Remember that you always travel safer as a vaccinated person than as an unvaccinated person*

Question 2

What vaccines do I need?

Accepted Answer

Which vaccines you need will depend on several factors, including

- Destinations
- The purpose of the trip
- How long are you going to be gone?
- What kind of sanitary conditions do you expect to stay in
- What vaccines you have taken before
- Your age, health history and any allergies

*A consultation at one of Krys clinics will help you find the right vaccines for your particular trip.*

If you are going to Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Canary Islands or Madeira, the risk of becoming infected is about the same as at home in Norway.

__Regardless of destination, everyone should be vaccinated against__

- Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio (DTP vaccine)
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccine)

The DTP vaccine should be refreshed with one dose approx. every ten years. The MMR vaccine is part of the Norwegian childhood vaccination program.

If you are not sure if you have received the MMR vaccine before, at least one dose is recommended before departure.

Question 3

What happens in a consultation?

Accepted Answer

In a consultation we will go through
- your travel plans and the nature of the trip,
- your health history, allergies, regular medications and previous vaccines,
- other factors related to the trip.

During the consultation, we will recommend the vaccines that are relevant to you, based on the nature of the trip and your individual needs.

The vaccines are given at the clinic after the consultation. A doctor will always approve and requisition the vaccine (s) before they are given. After the vaccine is given, an observation time of 20 minutes is recommended.

*NOTE: Some travel vaccines require multiple doses for full effect. In these cases, you will be assigned a follow-up class well in advance of your departure.*

Question 4

Do I need International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

If the [International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis](https://www.fhi.no/publ/2013/internasjonalt-vaksinasjonssertifik/) is required for your destination, you can get this at our clinics.

If you approve we register all vaccines in SYSVAK (national vaccine register), regardless of where you are traveling. If the country you are traveling to does not require the international Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis, SYSVAK is sufficient as documentation.

Question 5

How do I protect myself from malaria?

Accepted Answer

As of today, there is no commercially available vaccine against malaria. If you are traveling to an area at risk of malaria, you can still protect yourself with a tablet cure.

The tablets protect against serious illness, and should be taken every day starting 1-2 days before entry. The tablets should also be taken a few weeks after returning home to be on the safe side.

If you need protection against malaria, you can get a prescription for a tablet cure from us.

Question 6

I don't live in Oslo, how can you help me?

Accepted Answer

If you do not live in Oslo, you can book a doctor's appointment over video. We will then map out which vaccines you need and write out a prescription for these. You can get most vaccines at pharmacies throughout the country.

Question 7

Can I get the yellow fever vaccine and certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we administer the yellow fever vaccine and issue valid documentation for this.

For the vaccine to be valid, we have to issue the [International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis](https://www.fhi.no/publ/2013/internasjonalt-vaksinasjonssertifik/).

It takes 10 days for the yellow fever vaccine to work, so the certificate is only valid 10 days after you have received the vaccine. The certificate is then valid for life because the vaccine in most cases provides lifelong protection.

Question 8

How much does the travel vaccines cost?

Accepted Answer

The totalt price for you vaccination is a result of: the price for your vaccine appointment, price for each vaccine and an administration fee per vaccine.

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St. Olavs Plass 3, 0165 Oslo

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Hoffsveien 92, 0377 Oslo

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Ruseløkkveien 26, 0251 Oslo

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Pilestredet 60, 0167 Oslo

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