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Questions tagged [vaccinations]

Questions about vaccinations, treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. For questions about going to countries where vaccines are required and how to get one.

Questions about vaccinations, treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. For questions about going to countries where vaccines are required and how to get one.

There are different types of vaccines:

Human vaccines

Vaccines required when going to a specific country, either for safetly or by law. For example, a measles or mumps vaccine.

Pet vaccines

Vaccines for pets, required when going to a certain country.

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Is an EU covid pass with two doses of Sputnik and one dose of Pfizer valid?

My wife got two doses of the Sputnik V covid vaccine in Russia, and then one dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Sweden. When getting the Pfizer shot in Sweden, she explained that she already got two doses of Sputnik, the nurse asked various other doctors…
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What happens behind the scenes when a EU COVID-19 vaccine certificate gets scanned?

There is a QR code which I think gets translated into an ID. How does that ID get checked? Is there a request to a common EU database with Switzerland and UK?
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Can I interrupt quarantine to go get the 2nd dose of the vaccine after coming back from an amber list-country?

From here I read If you have been in a country or territory on the: [...] amber list - you must quarantine in the place you’re staying and take 2 COVID-19 tests This makes me think I can't leave the house, not even to only go to the place where…
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Where in the world can I travel with a COVID vaccine passport?

My grandparents got their vaccine shots recently and according to government authorities I should get mine by June at the latest. Where in the world can I travel with a "vaccination passport"? To clarify: I'm looking for regions where there's a…
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Can I re-enter the US by air without needing a Covid test if I've had the vaccine?

Just like the question asks, can I re-enter the USA without a Covid test if I've had the vaccine? Or will this be up to the airline to check? If so, it's American Airlines. Any anecdotal experience or online reference? I can't seem to find…
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Am I fully vaccinated for traveling to the UK if I recently got a booster dose?

I'm traveling to the UK in less than 14 days. I've had two doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac last year, but I want to get a Pfizer BioNTech booster dose before traveling. I know you have to wait 14 days after your second dose before traveling. Will I…
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Vaccinations for Beijing

I'm travelling to Beijing on the 3rd of september. Although China does not require any mandatory vaccinations to visit, It is recommended that I recieve a Hepatitis A vaccination. I have less than 2 weeks until i go. Unfortunatly My local doctor…
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As a Swedish traveller travelling to the USA, what and when will I need to provide to prove that I'm fully vaccinated and tested?

I will be travelling from Sweden directly to the USA under the current travel restrictions. I understand that at the moment, this requires you to be fully vaccinated. What's not clear however is how I will prove that I am vaccinated and tested. Is…
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UK Covid Pass "expires" during holiday in Spain

I have my travel COVID pass, which I will use on entry to Spain to prove Ive been vaccinated and boosted. However the "Valid Until" Expires during my stay. Does any one know if this is a problem? I have checked here:…
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Refused to fly back to one's own country without vaccine or negative COVID test

I have been to a Schengen country in 2nd semester 2022. It required me no COVID test or vaccine to enter it. On my way back to my home country, when checking-in, I was requested by the airline agent for either vaccination or negative COVID test — as…
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Is exactly this type of "CDC" covid vaccination card (shown), EXACTLY what is required on entry in to Japan currently as proof of vaccination?

Here's the exact requirement currently (2023) for entering Japan for US folks. A fresh covid test or: A COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated AND received a booster dose. The vaccination certificate must be issued…
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Vaccination card in WA, U.S. for a person fully vaccinated abroad

My mother arrived today in WA, U.S. from Uzbekistan on an immigrant visa. She already had had 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccine (manufactured in China) in Uzbekistan before she got her U.S. visa. She had her Form I-693 completed (as a prerequisite for her…
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Are there less expensive sources for yellow-fever vaccinations?

For a trip to South America in June, we will need yellow fever vaccination. The travel clinics and doctor’s offices we tried claim there is a shortage on yellow-fever vaccine, and therefore the prices are 250+$ (plus the cost for the visit). I have…
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Required vaccinations for New Zealand

Are there any required vaccines to travel to New Zealand?
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Is the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine accepted for traveling in Schengen?

I am traveling to Schengen countries] for Christmas and New Year, from Pakistan. I am vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac. Is it accepted by Schengen countries, like Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Belgium?
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