Recommended vaccinations for Kazakhstan
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Kazakhstan, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required only for travellers arriving from or transiting through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; no risk in Kazakhstan |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Kazakhstan. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; dose does not count toward routine series. Special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions. · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk including those staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers, adventure travellers, those with medical conditions, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, occupational exposure, and those going to outbreak areas |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Kazakhstan. Travelers 60 years and older may also get vaccinated before traveling. · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, injecting drug use, occupational exposure, high risk of medical procedures, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing occupational or recreational activities with increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis may be difficult. · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk including those with occupational exposure, travelling to areas with limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, and long-stay travellers (>1 month) |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago and medical facilities 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 those engaging in outdoor activities in tick areas. · Recommended for some travellers visiting affected areas (Almaty, Eastern Kazakhstan, Akmola, Kostanai, Karaganda, Northern Kazakhstan) with increased risk activities such as forestry, farming, military, camping, hiking, hunting, and laboratory exposure |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. |
| 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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