Belgium: Travel Vaccines & Health Advice

These are some of the major health risks and vaccinations that you’ll need to consider for a trip to Belgium.

We stock most required vaccines on-site. You should ideally see us 4-6 weeks before your trip.


Some travellers may require:

Routine vaccinations

Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip, such as:

  • measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
  • varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
  • influenza vaccine

 Other health considerations for travellers to Belgium

Lyme disease

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is spread by ticks

Prevention includes measures to prevent tick bites such as wearing long pants and using repellents like DEET.

This information is intended as a guide only and is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Recommendations on vaccinations and medications require assessment on an individual basis, taking into account factors such as your medical history, itinerary, length of stay and style of travel.