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Hungary Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Hungary 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.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Hungary age 1 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, including infants 6-11 months who need an early dose.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies vaccine may be needed if you'll have high-risk animal exposure or limited access to medical care. Rabid dogs are uncommon in Hungary, but rabies exists in wildlife.

Situational

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive tick exposure in endemic areas or may be considered for outdoor activities where ticks are present.

Situational

Yellow Fever

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

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

107

Medical / Ambulance

104

Fire

105

U.S. Embassy

+36-1-475-4400

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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.