From the US Centers for Disease Control
Latest advice: August 30, 2021
Vaccines for disease |
Recommendations |
Clinical Guidance for Healthcare providers |
Routine vaccines |
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Flu (influenza)
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
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Immunization schedules
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COVID-19 |
Everyone 5 years of age and older should get fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before travel.
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COVID-19
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Hepatitis A |
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Estonia.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.
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Hepatitis A (CDC Yellow Book)
Dosing info
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Hepatitis B |
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Estonia.
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Hepatitis B (CDC Yellow Book)
Dosing info
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Measles |
Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.
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Measles (Rubeola) (CDC Yellow Book)
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Rabies |
Rabid dogs are commonly found in Estonia. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Estonia, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
- Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
- Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
- Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Estonia.
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Rabies (CDC Yellow Book)
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