< Back Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? Is the water safe to drink? Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? No Top Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? All residents in Sweden are eligible for health care services. Go to the local clinic (Vårdcentralen) for non-emergency cases. The fee for outpatient care varies with different counties. To register, bring your Swedish ID card to the hospital's information counter to obtain health care. Top What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? Läkare. Swedes will also understand the English word “doctor.” Top What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Check the directory for the local clinic in your area. You will be assigned a family doctor. Remember, if you cannot speak Swedish, you can request an interpreter or a “tolk.” Top Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? They do not normally do so. But in certain cases, treatment may be re-directed to another specialized area where necessary. Top What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. 112 or call the 24-hour medical hot-line: +46 8 32 01 00 Top What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? Each hospital has an emergency service that will take patients who need immediate treatment for any kind of illness. Insurance generally covers this service. Top How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? A pharmacy is called an Apoteket (like the English word “apothecary”). Local pharmacy signs are in green. Top Is the water safe to drink? Yes Top Useful Links IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Please contact your closest embassy or consulate for confirmation.