Before visiting Russia, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination. To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect.

If your travel plans will take you to more than one country during a single trip, be sure to let your health care provider know so that you can receive the appropriate vaccinations and information for all of your destinations.

Long-term travellers, such as those who plan to work or study abroad, may also need additional vaccinations as required by their employer or school. Routine vaccines, as they are often called, such as for influenza, chickenpox (or varicella), polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) are given at all stages of life.

Vaccination/ Disease	Recommendations/Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Routine	Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc.
Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG)	Recommended for all unvaccinated people travelling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travellers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviours.
Hepatitis B	Recommended for all unvaccinated persons travelling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission and who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment, such as for an accident, and for all adults requesting protection from HBV infection.
Typhoid	Recommended for all unvaccinated people travelling to or working in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, especially if visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and staying with friends or relatives where exposure might occur through food or water.
Rabies	Recommended for travellers spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas, involved in activities such as bicycling, camping, hiking, or work. Also, children are considered at higher risk because they tend to play with animals and may not report bites.
Japanese Encephalitis	Recommended to consider if you travel to certain areas in the Far East.

ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU

The prescription medicines you take every day. Make sure you have enough to last during your trip. Keep them in their original prescription bottles and always in your luggage. Some drugs available by prescription in the US are illegal in other countries. If your medication is not allowed in the country you will be visiting, ask your health-care provider to write a letter on office stationery stating the medication has been prescribed for you.

Iodine tablets and portable water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available. Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

To prevent insect/mosquito bites, bring: light weight long sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat to wear outside, whenever possible. Flying-insect spray to help clear rooms of mosquitoes.

Be Careful about Food and Water, diseases from food and water are the leading cause of illness in travellers. Follow these tips for safe eating and drinking: Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol).

Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.

Avoid Injuries, car crashes are a leading cause of injury among travellers. Protect yourself from these injuries by: Not drinking and driving, wearing your seat belt and using car seats or booster seats in the backseat for children, following local traffic laws, wearing helmets when you ride bikes, motorcycles, and motor bikes, hiring a local driver, when possible, avoiding night driving.

To avoid animal bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague) do not handle or pet animals, especially dogs and cats. If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention to determine if medication or anti-rabies vaccine is needed.

To avoid infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing, or injections. To reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases always use latex condoms.

After You Return Home, if you are not feeling well, you should get medical attention and mention that you have recently travelled. This is not a complete medical guide for travellers; consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who have chronic medical conditions.