Recommended vaccinations for Romania
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Romania, 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 Romania. 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 all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Romania. Travelers 60 years and older may also get vaccinated before travel. · 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 |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers performing occupational or recreational activities with increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or who might have difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis. · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, or long-stay travellers (>1 month) |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 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 based on planned outdoor activities and itinerary; may be considered for others with possible tick exposure. · Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas in north western counties (Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Mures, Sălaj) with increased risk activities such as forestry, farming, hiking, camping, laboratory work |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 living >3 months in Romania and unvaccinated tuberculin-negative individuals at occupational risk (healthcare, lab workers, vets, abattoir workers) |
| 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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