Recommended vaccinations for Bulgaria
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Bulgaria, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Bulgaria; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Bulgaria; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, families adopting children |
| Measles (Rubeola) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR at least two weeks prior to departure; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers with occupational or recreational risk or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis · Pre-exposure vaccination could be considered for those at increased risk of exposure to wild animals especially foxes and bats |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas with extensive exposure to ticks; may be considered for others with outdoor activities in tick areas · Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas with increased risk activities such as living in risk areas, forestry, farming, military, camping, hiking, hunting, laboratory work |
| Typhoid | Recommended | NHS | Could be considered for travellers at increased risk such as visiting friends and relatives, long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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