Low riskEurope · Western EuropeBelgium Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Belgium 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
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Belgium. Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccine if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider tick-borne encephalitis vaccine if you'll be doing outdoor activities with tick exposure. Focus on preventing bug bites.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Belgium - no risk and not required for entry.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
101
Medical / Ambulance
100
Fire
100
U.S. Embassy
+32-2-811-4000
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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.