Recommended vaccinations for Poland
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Poland, 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 Poland; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; 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 poor sanitation areas, adventure travellers, existing medical conditions, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, occupational exposure, outbreak areas |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Poland; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling |
| Measles | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Adults with complete childhood series may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated · Recommended for all travellers to have completed UK schedule; cVDPV2 detected in environment; no certificate requirement |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers with increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk: occupational exposure, limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, long-stay (>1 month) |
| 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 with extensive exposure to ticks in TBE-endemic areas; may be considered for others with outdoor activities in tick areas · Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas with increased risk activities: living in risk areas, forestry, farming, military, visiting forested/urban parks, laboratory workers |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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