If you have a chronic illness or a specific medical condition that increases your risk of severe illness from influenza or COVID-19, the Danish Health Authority recommends that you get vaccinated, regardless of your age. Vaccination is offered free of charge from 1 October to 20 December.
If you are 65 years of age or older, the Danish Health Authority recommends that you get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. Vaccinations are offered free of charge from 1 October to 20 December.
Infectious diseases
Mpox is a viral disease that is transmitted through close physical contact, such as kissing or sexual activity. Transmission occurs while symptoms are presentMpox symptoms include a rash characterized by small blisters on the skin, as well as flu-like symptoms. Vaccination is available for close contacts of infected individuals and for those at high risk of contracting the virus.
Information about ionising radiation
Here you can find answers to the most common questions about dose monitoring and the use of personal dosimeters issued by the personal dosimetry laboratory at the Danish Health Authority, Radiation Protection.
The Danish Health Authority works to promote public health and ensure the best possible framework for the healthcare services in Denmark.
The Danish Health Authority has a national responsibility for health issues and works to ensure good public health and uniform healthcare services of high professional quality across Denmark, including effective health emergency management.
This page provides information on a range of infectious diseases.
The Danish Health Authority, Radiation Protection offers dose monitoring of all workers exposed to radiation, in the form of periodic dose measurements using different types of dosimeters.
When you are pregnant, you receive free vaccination againstwhooping cough, RSV and influenza.
The national seasonal vaccination programme against influenza and COVID-19 will start again on 1 October 2026.