Required vaccinations How to check required vaccinations when travelling abroad The best thing you can do is ask your doctor. In order to give you already a good impression, you can check the below site of the World Health Organization. It is important to check the situation every time you visit another country, even if you have visited a certain country several times, as the health situation can change in time. WHO gives information on required vaccinations Where to get a vaccine? Ask your doctor or a travel medicine provider which vaccines are mandatory, and inquire which vaccines are recommended. Types of prophylaxes are for instance: tb vaccination, malaria vaccination, herpes vaccination, dtp vaccination or hepatitus vaccination. International vaccination certificate In order to enter some countries, you need to prove that you are vaccinated against yellow fever. An international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis is a good proof. More information can be found at: WHO international vaccination certificate