HEALTH REGULATIONS

Before visiting Russia 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 Russia.

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 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 Japanese Encephalitis vaccination is recommended for passengers travelling frequently or staying for more than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis. Vaccination is also advised for passengers visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets.
• A rabies vaccination is recommended for passengers whose activities mean they will be around dogs or wildlife.
• A tick-borne encephalitis 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 Russia. Passengers are advised to avoid contaminated water and soil.
• Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever is present in Russia. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Avian/bird flu is present in Russia. Passengers are advised to avoid domestic and wild poultry.
• Hantavirus is present in Russia. Passengers are advised to avoid rodents and areas where they live, and to avoid sick people.
• Tuberculosis is present in Russia. Passengers are advised to avoid sick people.

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