Vaccinations
Which travel vaccines exist, what they protect against, the rules for yellow fever and which routine vaccinations to check before you go.
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Rabies when travelling: risk, prevention and what to do after a bite
Once symptoms start, rabies is almost always fatal, yet it can be prevented. Who should be vaccinated before travelling and what matters straight after a bite.
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Routine vaccinations for adults: what to check before you travel
Which routine vaccinations Germany's STIKO recommends for adults, from tetanus to measles, and why a travel health consultation is a good time to check them.
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Travel vaccinations at a glance: which vaccine for what, and for whom
Which travel vaccines exist, what they protect against and who needs them according to Germany's STIKO and the DTG: required, routine and risk-based. Oct 2026.
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Yellow fever vaccination: centres, certificate and entry rules
Only approved centres may give the yellow fever vaccine in Germany. How long the certificate is valid, which countries ask for proof and what to clarify first.
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