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 length of travel
Less than 1 month
1 to 5 months
6 months or longer
Belgium - Less than 1 month
Travelling 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 Doctor
Diphtheria
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.
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 is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Belgium - 1 to 5 months
Travelling to Belgium on 1 to 5 months 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 Doctor
Diphtheria
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.
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 is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Belgium - 6 months or longer
Travelling to Belgium on 6 months or longer recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
|
| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | |
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving: | |
|
|
|
Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information, Ask the Doctor
Diphtheria
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.
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 is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
