Germany vaccine schedule & requirements
European Union · DE
Last updated: 2026-07-18
💉 Vaccination Schedule
2 months
Often as hexavalent combination
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Polio (IPV) Dose 1IPV in combination
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hib Dose 1 (opens in a new tab) 💉 PCV (Pneumococcal) Dose 1 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Rotavirus Dose 1Oral; not in all programmes
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hepatitis B Dose 2If birth dose used
(opens in a new tab)3 months
4 months
11–14 months
Offered in some EU countries
(opens in a new tab) 💉 PCV (Pneumococcal) Booster (opens in a new tab) 💉 Meningococcal BoosterMenC / MenACWY / MenB per national schedule
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hepatitis A As indicatedRisk-group or universal in selected countries
(opens in a new tab)5–7 years
🏫 School & Institutional Requirements
▶ 🏫 Public Schools (K–12)
Germany sets national (and sometimes regional) childhood immunisation rules. Some EU countries require proof of selected vaccines for school entry (e.g., France, Italy); others rely on strong voluntary programmes (e.g., Nordic countries). Verify with the national public health institute.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Private schools usually follow national school-entry immunisation rules where they exist.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Daycare/nursery entry requirements vary; several countries require or strongly encourage age-appropriate vaccination documentation.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Universities rarely mandate childhood vaccines for general enrolment; healthcare courses have occupational requirements.
No specific provincial vaccine mandates at this level.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
EU occupational health frameworks typically cover hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, and influenza for clinical staff.
📊 Required Vaccines by Setting
| Vaccine | School | Daycare | Postsecondary | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTaP / Tdap | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis B | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hib | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Influenza | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| MMR | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| PCV (Pneumococcal) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Polio (IPV) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Varicella | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
📝 Vaccine Exemptions
🏥 Medical
AvailableFor medical contraindications
Documentation: Medical exemptions are available across EU countries when a physician documents a contraindication. Procedures for Germany follow national public health institute rules.
Renewal: As specified by the physician / NITAG guidance.
Approving authority: Licensed physician
🙏 Religious
Not AvailableFor religious beliefs
✋ Personal Belief
Not AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Homeschool immunisation rules in Germany follow national education and public health law. Many countries do not impose the same documentation checks as public schools; verify locally.
Reporting
Reporting obligations vary; contact the Ministry of Education / Health.
Exemptions
Medical contraindications remain the primary formal exemption pathway where mandates exist.
Notes
This summary is informational. Local statutes and municipal rules may differ.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-18
Germany national immunisation overview added to the Vaccine Schedule & Exemption Navigator.
🔬 Related Vaccine Evidence Pages
Each card links to the full VaccineDataNavigator evidence page — including clinical trials, VAERS data, pharmacovigilance, ingredients, and references.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Where can I find the official Germany childhood schedule?
Start with the national immunisation page (https://www.rki.de/EN/Content/infections/Vaccination/vaccination_node.html) and cross-check ECDC/PAHO/WHO comparators. Schedules change; confirm before clinical decisions.
▶ Does Germany require vaccines for school?
Rules differ. Some countries mandate selected vaccines for school entry; others run voluntary programmes with strong uptake. See School & Institutional Requirements on this page and the official authority link.