Recommended vaccinations for Greenland
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Greenland, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers at increased risk of exposure to wild animals and bats; rabies reported in wild animals in Greenland |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster dose recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 years living in Greenland for more than 3 months and for unvaccinated individuals at occupational risk (e.g. healthcare workers) |
| Routine UK vaccinations (including MMR/MMRV, diphtheria-tetanus-polio) | Routine | NHS | Travellers should be up to date with routine UK vaccination courses and boosters as per age, medical history and individual risks |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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