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Romania Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Romania 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 over 1 year old. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated. Special arrangements may be needed for those over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may choose to get vaccinated.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are uncommon in Romania, but rabies exists in some wildlife. Pre-exposure vaccination may be considered for high-risk activities. Post-exposure vaccines are typically available throughout the country.

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 likely.

Situational

Yellow Fever

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

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

112

Medical / Ambulance

112

Fire

112

U.S. Embassy

+40-21-200-3300

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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.