Poland is located in Central Europe. It borders Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries. Due to this strategic position, Poland forms the link between Western and Eastern Europe. The climate in Poland varies from a temperate climate in the north and west to a dry continental climate in the south and east. Winters can be very cold, and summers quite wet. This leaves spring and autumn as the best periods to travel to Poland. The country offers a lot of culture and is home to fourteen UNESCO World Heritage sites. Among the cultural highlights are the wooden churches of Malopolska, the Malbork castle and the Gothic Wawel Castle in Cracow. Regardless of your holiday plans for Poland, please be aware of diseases to which you may not be resistant.
Poland vaccinations: the most common risks
In Poland, you run a small risk of catching diseases to which you may not be resistant. Vaccines can protect you against these. Please find below a list of the most common health risks and diseases in Poland and instantly know which specific vaccinations you require.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.
In this country Tick-borne encephalitisis is (possibly) prevalent. Vaccination depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.