HEALTH REGULATIONS
Before visiting Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria.
Routine and Recommended Vaccinations
- It is recommended that passenger 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 aged 6 months and older. Passengers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months are advised to receive a single dose of immune globulin.
- A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended.
- A rabies vaccination is recommended only for passengers working directly with wildlife.
- A tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine is recommended for passengers travelling to TBE-endemic areas or engaging in outdoor activities and having extensive exposure to ticks.
General Advice
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Leptospirosis is present in Bulgaria. Passengers are advised to avoid contaminated water and soil.
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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever is present in Bulgaria. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
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Leishmaniasis is present in Bulgaria. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
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Avian/bird flu is present in Bulgaria. Passengers are advised to avoid domestic and wild poultry.
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Hantavirus is present in Bulgaria. Passengers are advised to avoid rodents and areas where they live, and to avoid sick people.
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Tuberculosis is present in Bulgaria. Passengers are advised to avoid sick people.
For more detailed information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).