HEALTH REGULATIONS

Before visiting Belgium you may need to get the following vaccinations or take the following precautions. It is best to seek medical advice as your individual health and your planned activities will be a factor. Seek advice 4-6 weeks before travel.

Required Vaccinations

• There are no vaccinations required for entry to Belgium.

Routine and Recommended Vaccinations

• It is recommended that passengers are up to date on routine vaccinations including diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), polio, shingles, varicella (chickenpox), and yearly flu shots.
• A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for passengers will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas. It is recommended for passengers who plan on eating street food.
• A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended.
• A rabies vaccination is recommended for passengers only for passengers working directly with wildlife.

General Advice

• Tick-borne encephalitis is present in Belgium. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Leptospirosis is present in Belgium. Passengers are advised to avoid contaminated water and soil.
• Hantavirus is present in Belgium. Passengers are advised to avoid rodents and areas where they live, and to avoid sick people.
• Tuberculosis is present in Belgium. Passengers are advised to avoid sick people.

For more detailed information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).