What Vaccinations Do I Need Before Travelling to Malta?
Malta does not usually call for exotic jabs - but being up to date on routine vaccines matters.
Key takeaways
- Be up to date on routine vaccines, including measles.
- CDC also lists hepatitis A and B considerations for some travellers.
- Advice depends on you, your route and your plans.
- Speak to your own doctor or a travel clinic before you go.
Routine vaccines come first
Current CDC guidance recommends that all travellers be up to date on routine vaccines before any trip - such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, and seasonal vaccines like flu and COVID-19 where recommended for you.
Malta-specific advice
CDC’s Malta page includes considerations for hepatitis A and hepatitis B for some travellers, as well as measles. Whether these apply depends on your age, health, vaccination history and what you plan to do.
It depends on you and your route
- Your vaccination history.
- Age, pregnancy and medical conditions.
- Length of stay and activities.
- Countries you travel through before or after Malta.
When to get advice
Ideally speak to your doctor or a travel clinic several weeks before departure. Bring your vaccination records.
This information cannot diagnose your symptoms or replace individual medical advice. For a medical emergency in Malta, call 112.
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