Do I Need Any Vaccines For Russia?

Ensure your travels to Russia start and end on a good note by getting the recommended vaccinations prior to departure. We strongly recommend the following vaccinations for Russia:

• Hepatitis A - at least two weeks before travel
• Diphtheria - at least three months before travel
• Typhoid - at least 10 days before travel

As well as the vaccines listed above, we also recommend persons travelling to Russia on a frequent bases or an extended period of time get the following vaccinations:

• Cholera - at least two weeks before travel
• Hepatitis B - at least two months before travel
• Japanese B Encephalitis - at least one month before travel
• Meningococcal Meningitis - at least one week before travel
• Rabies - at least one month before travel
• Tick-borne Encephalitis - at least three months before travel
• Tuberculosis - at least three months before travel

In addition to this, we advise all travellers to ensure their Tetanus and Polio vaccinations are kept up to date.

Please Note: The Russian vaccines listed above may differ from region to region. It is important that you discuss your personal requirements with a medical practitioner before travelling to Russia.

Malaria: There is no risk of malaria in Russia, therefore no medication is required.