Poland Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, flu, measles-mumps-rubella, polio, and shingles.

COVID-19

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

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Poland age 1 year and older, with special dosing for infants and high-risk adults.

Hepatitis B

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

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before departure, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months old.

Polio

Polio vaccination is strongly recommended as poliovirus has been identified in Poland. Adults may need a booster dose, and unvaccinated travelers should complete the full series.

Rabies

Rabies pre-exposure vaccination may be considered for travelers with high-risk activities or limited access to post-exposure treatment. Rabies vaccines are typically available throughout Poland if needed.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is recommended for travelers to endemic areas who will have extensive tick exposure through outdoor activities.

Yellow Fever

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