Vaccinations for vacation in Turkey
Turkey is a very popular travel destination among Germans and extends over two continents (Europe, Asia). It borders the Aegean Sea, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and is therefore ideal for a beach holiday. Turkey also has a lot to offer in terms of culture. But which vaccinations do you need for your vacation in Turkey?
Which vaccinations you absolutely need
- You should definitely have a vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria, polio and whooping cough during your vacation in Turkey. the Vaccinations against tetanus and diphtheria you have to be refreshed every 10 years, against polio you should have been vaccinated a total of four times.
- In addition, a correctly carried out basic immunization against measles, mumps and rubella (2 vaccinations) is important, especially for women of childbearing age.
What especially need for a vacation in Turkey
- There is currently no compulsory vaccination to enter Turkey.
- A vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended, even if you are on holiday in a hotel in Turkey. Hepatitis A is transmitted faecal-orally, i.e. via water and sewage or through improperly prepared seafood (especially mussels).
- When traveling through the interior of the country under very simple conditions (tent, backpack) or in close contact with the locals Population are on vacation in Turkey vaccinations against hepatitis B (available in combination with hepatitis A), typhoid and rabies recommendable. This also applies to long-term stays in Turkey.
- In the border areas with Syria and Iraq there is a medium risk of malaria, the rest of Turkey (and thus also the tourist centers in the west) are practically free of malaria. However, there is no vaccination against malaria, but prophylaxis using tablets is possible (but usually not necessary for your vacation in Turkey).
- Which vaccinations are ultimately important for you on holiday in Turkey depends on the type and duration of your trip, your state of health and the local risk of infection. Please discuss this with your doctor
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