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Czech Republic Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Czech Republic 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 you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.

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 to Czech Republic, including infants 6-11 months old.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

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

Recommended

Measles

Measles vaccination is essential for all travelers due to rising cases worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies is not common in dogs in Czech Republic. Pre-exposure vaccination depends on your activities and access to medical care.

Situational

Tick-borne Encephalitis

TBE vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive outdoor exposure to ticks in endemic areas of Czech Republic.

Situational

Yellow Fever

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

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

112

Medical / Ambulance

112

Fire

112

U.S. Embassy

+420-257-022-000

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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.