Malaria, vaccinations Belgium - relevant?
It is important with the right travel immunisations for Belgium.
Here is information about which vaccinations are needed for a trip to Belgium depending on the length of your trip.
Select duration of the journey
Less than 1 month
1 to 5 months
6 months or longer
Belgium - Less than 1 month
By a journey to Belgium on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information,
Ask the DoctorDiphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Read more about diphteria here.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Belgium - Less than 1 month
By a journey to Belgium on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
| 
| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information,
Ask the DoctorBelgium - 1 to 5 monthsBy a journey to Belgium on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
| 
| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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|
Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information,
Ask the DoctorDiphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Read more about diphteria here.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Belgium - Less than 1 month
By a journey to Belgium on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
| 
| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
|
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|
Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information,
Ask the DoctorBelgium - 1 to 5 monthsBy a journey to Belgium on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
| 
| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information,
Ask the DoctorBelgium - 6 months or longerBy a journey to Belgium on 6 months or longer recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis B | | 3 - 4 weeks | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information,
Ask the DoctorDiphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Read more about diphteria here.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infects through blood, sexual activities and, in small children, through saliva. The vaccination consists of 2 vaccinations about 4 weeks apart and a third 6 months later. The protection is for at least 25 years perhaps life long.
Read more about hepatitis B here.
The hepatitis B vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis A.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.