Latvia
Risk / Health Info for Latvia
If you want to ask, ‘What vaccinations do I need for Latvia?’, talk with a healthcare advisor at Canadian Travel Clinics. Make sure that your regular immunizations are up to date before travelling to Latvia. And before leaving Canada, you should purchase travel medical insurance before leaving Canada because provincial or territorial health plans may not cover medical costs while you’re in Latvia. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. Medical facilities are generally good in major cities, though may be limited in more rural areas. Travellers should avoid contact with animals because of rabies.
- Rabies in Latvia
- There is a risk of rabies in Latvia. Ask your travel health advisor if a pre-exposure rabies vaccine is appropriate for you.
Recommended Vaccines for Latvia
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Rabies |
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About Latvia
Latvia is a Baltic country in northern Europe with a patchwork of farmland, forests and lakes. The capital Riga is a cosmopolitan centre with rich medieval history and Jugundstil (Art Nouveau) architecture.
top Tips for travelling to Latvia
Much of the 500 km coast is undeveloped, and the pine forests grow right up to the white sandy beaches. Liepaja is worth visiting for its great beach and close proximity to Karosta, the once secret military town.