Germany Travel Health Guide

Routine vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, DTP, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.

COVID-19

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

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination, especially if visiting smaller cities, villages, rural areas, or planning to eat street food.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60, and may be considered for those 60 and older.

Measles

Get fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel, as measles cases are rising worldwide.

Polio

Polio vaccination is important as poliovirus has been identified in Germany. Adults may need a booster, and unvaccinated travelers should get the complete series.

Rabies

Rabies pre-exposure vaccination may be considered based on your planned activities and ability to access treatment if exposed. Rabid dogs are not commonly found in Germany.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

TBE vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive exposure to ticks during outdoor activities in endemic areas, or may be considered for other outdoor activities where ticks are likely.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not required or recommended for travel to Germany.