Low riskEurope · Northern EuropeSweden Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Sweden carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if you'll be visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or eating street food.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60, and may be considered for those 60 and older.
Measles
Get MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel due to rising measles cases worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Sweden and rabies vaccines are widely available. Pre-exposure vaccination depends on your planned activities and access to medical care.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider TBE vaccine if you'll spend a lot of time outdoors in tick-endemic areas or have extensive tick exposure planned.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended or required for travel to Sweden.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
112
Fire
112
U.S. Embassy
+46-8-783-5300
Sweden travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Sweden?▼
For travel to Sweden, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Sweden?▼
No — Sweden is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Sweden?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Sweden is currently rated low risk. Sweden carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Sweden?▼
Key emergency numbers in Sweden are Police 112, Medical / Ambulance 112, Fire 112 and U.S. Embassy +46-8-783-5300. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.