Which vaccines do you need for Moldova?
Information checked against: TravelHealthPro · CDC Travelers’ Health · WHO where relevant. Last checked: 7 October 2026. Entry requirements can change at short notice. Always verify current rules before departure.
1. Routine vaccinations
Everyone should be up to date with routine vaccines for their age — including measles (MMR) and diphtheria-tetanus-polio. Bring your records so missing doses can be caught up.
2. Recommended for most travellers
- Hepatitis ASpread through contaminated food and water; advised for previously unvaccinated travellers.
- TetanusCheck your course is complete; a booster may be advised if your last dose was over 10 years ago and care may be limited.
3. Recommended for some travellers, based on risk
- Hepatitis BFor longer stays, possible medical or dental treatment, sexual exposure or close contact with local people.
- RabiesFor likely animal contact, remote travel, longer stays or limited access to urgent rabies treatment.
- Tuberculosis (BCG)For some children and adults planning long stays with close local contact.
- TyphoidLinked to food and water hygiene; particularly relevant for longer stays, visiting family or rural travel.
- InfluenzaSeasonal flu protection for those at higher risk or travelling during the flu season.
- Tick-borne encephalitisFor hiking, camping or forest work in endemic areas during the tick season.
Entry requirements and certificates
No yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry under the International Health Regulations.
Entry rules can change at short notice; confirm them close to departure.
Yellow fever in Moldova
Transmission risk
No yellow fever transmission risk is listed for Moldova.
Vaccine recommendation
Yellow fever vaccine is not generally recommended for Moldova itself.
Certificate
No yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry under the International Health Regulations.
Malaria in Moldova
No malaria risk is listed for Moldova.
This is not a prescription. Discuss malaria prevention with a travel-health clinician. If you develop a fever during or up to a year after visiting a risk area, seek medical help urgently and mention your travel.
Other travel health risks
- Biting insects or ticks
- Influenza
- Outdoor air quality
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Tick-borne encephalitis
What travellers to Moldova should consider
Rabies vaccination is usually discussed for travellers with likely animal contact, adventurous or remote trips, or limited access to urgent care.
Hiking, camping or forest activities in spring and summer can bring tick exposure, so tick-borne encephalitis protection may be discussed.
Tell us about your trip
Book travel-health consultationTravelling to Moldova?
Your exact vaccination needs depend on your previous vaccines, itinerary, trip length and individual health circumstances. Book a travel-health consultation at Spinola Clinic in Malta. Vaccine availability and prices should be confirmed with the clinic.
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Information checked against official sources on 7 October 2026. Next scheduled check: 7 October 2027.
Travel Vaccine Malta is independent and not affiliated with these organisations. Guidance is summarised in our own words.