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Croatia Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Croatia 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

Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers 1 year and older. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also consider vaccination.

Recommended

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel due to rising measles cases worldwide.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Croatia and rabies vaccines are available throughout the country. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high-risk animal exposure or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Consider TBE vaccine if you'll have extensive outdoor activities with tick exposure in endemic areas of Croatia.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Croatia.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

112

Medical / Ambulance

112

Fire

112

U.S. Embassy

+385-1-661-2200

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Sources: 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.