HEALTH REGULATIONS

Before visiting Germany 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.

Current Outbreaks

Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions)

• Germany have reported cases of circulating poliovirus. Passengers are advised to make sure that they are up to date on their polio vaccinations. Adults who previously completed the full, routine polio vaccine series may receive a single, lifetime booster dose.
  

Level 1 (Practice Usual Precautions)

• Cases of Measles are on the rise worldwide. All international passengers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6-11 months. They should be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before travelling.

Required Vaccinations

• There are no vaccinations required for entry to Germany.

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.
• All eligible passengers should be up to date with their Covid-19 vaccines.
• 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 for unvaccinated passengers younger than 60 years old. 
• 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

• Leptospirosis is present in Germany. Passengers are advised to avoid contaminated water and soil, and to avoid floodwater. 
• Hantavirus is present in Germany. Passengers are advised to avoid rodents and areas where they live, and to avoid sick people.
• Tuberculosis is present in Germany. Passengers are advised to avoid sick people.

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