What vaccinations are recommended for residents of the United States before traveling to post-Soviet countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States on its website write recommendations for tourists who intend to travel abroad.
Quite extensive list necessary vaccinations can help to avoid trouble during the holidays in post-Soviet countries.
Russia
Make sure that you are vaccinated against: measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio, and have received an annual flu shot.
For most travelers, the CDC recommends instilling against hepatitis A, as there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Russia, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
In addition, it is better to ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need, based on where you go, how long, and what you will do.
Among additional recommendations CDC highlights the following vaccines:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Japanese encephalitis - The need for this vaccine depends on what time of year you are traveling. You may need this vaccine if you plan to visit some remote areas of Russia for more than a month or spend most of your time outdoors, even during a short trip.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Russia, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals; travelers to the Caucasus region.
Ukraine
Mandatory vaccinations for everyone: against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
For most travelers, the CDC recommends instilling against hepatitis A, as there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Ukraine, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
Among additional recommendations CDC highlights the following vaccines:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Ukraine, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals; travelers to remote regions of Ukraine.
Belarus
Mandatory vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
Vaccinations for most travelers: from hepatitis A, as there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Belarus, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
Recommended vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Belarus, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals; travelers to remote regions of Belarus.
Moldova
Mandatory vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
Vaccinations for most travelers: from hepatitis A, as there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Moldova, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
Recommended vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Moldova, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals.
Georgia
Mandatory vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
Vaccinations for most travelers: from hepatitis A, as there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Georgia, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
Recommended vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Georgia, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals.
Kazakhstan
Mandatory vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
Vaccinations for most travelers:
- Hepatitis A - there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Kazakhstan, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
- Typhus — there is a chance of getting typhus due to contaminated food or water in Kazakhstan. The CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you live with friends or relatives or are visiting small towns or rural areas.
Recommended vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Kazakhstan, it does not pose a serious risk to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals.
- Yellow fever - in Kazakhstan there is no risk of contracting yellow fever, but the government of the country requires proof of vaccination against it if you are traveling from a country at risk of infection. So far this does not apply to the United States, but if you are arriving from another country, check it before arriving in the lists. Countries at risk of transmitting yellow fever virus (YFV) .
Armenia
Mandatory vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
Vaccinations for most travelers:
- Hepatitis A - there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Armenia, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
Recommended vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Armenia, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals.
Azerbaijan
Mandatory vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and annual flu shots.
Vaccinations for most travelers:
- Hepatitis A - there is a chance of infection through writing or water in Azerbaijan, regardless of how you plan to get there and where to live there.
Recommended vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B - there is a chance of infection through sexual contact, non-sterile needles or during medical procedures.
- Rabies - Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats and other mammals in Azerbaijan, it does not pose a serious danger to most travelers. The CDC recommends rabies vaccines only for these groups: participants in activities where there is a risk of animal bites; people whose profession involves working with animals; children, as they often play with animals.
- Malaria - Although the risk of malaria is low in Azerbaijan, it is worth avoiding mosquito bites to prevent malaria. Some travelers who visit certain areas with an increased risk of complications from malaria (such as pregnant women) may need to take additional precautions, such as antimalarial medications. Talk to your doctor about how you can prevent malaria while traveling.
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