Recommended vaccinations for Slovakia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Slovakia, 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 Slovakia. 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: staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers to areas with poor sanitation, adventure travellers in rural/basic accommodation, those with liver disease or haemophilia, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, occupational exposure, outbreak areas with limited safe water and medical care |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Slovakia. Travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling. |
| 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 might be difficult. · Consider for travellers at increased risk of exposure to wild animals especially foxes and bats |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago, especially if 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-prone areas. · Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas with increased risk activities: living in risk areas, forestry, woodcutting, farming, military, visiting forested areas and urban parks (camping, hiking, hunting), laboratory workers exposed to TBE |
| 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. |
| Polio | Routine | CDC | — |
| Shingles | Routine | CDC | — |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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