Recommended vaccinations for Germany
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Germany, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers doing higher risk activities such as visiting smaller cities, villages, rural areas, or eating street food. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 and older may get vaccinated before travel. |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Adults with complete childhood vaccination may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; children may follow accelerated schedule. · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk (unvaccinated, under-vaccinated, long-stay, contact with infected persons); booster considered for immunosuppressed travellers if no dose in last 10 years |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing occupational or recreational activities with risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis may be difficult. · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work (e.g. lab staff, bat handlers) or activities with increased bat exposure |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster recommended if last dose >10 years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers with extensive exposure to ticks in TBE-endemic areas; may be considered for others engaging in outdoor activities in tick habitats. · Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas in Germany with increased risk activities (forestry, farming, military, hiking, camping, fieldwork, hunting, urban parks) |
| Chickenpox (Varicella) | Routine | CDC | — |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. |
| Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Flu (Influenza) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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