Czechia's national vaccine policy faces scrutiny: Do you know which shots are mandatory?

From childhood immunizations to adult boosters, here’s what you need to know about mandatory and optional vaccines in Czechia on World Health Day.

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 07.04.2026 17:27:00 (updated on 07.04.2026) Reading time: 4 minutes

Vaccines in the Czech Republic are no longer just a medical issue, they have become a political flashpoint. Debates over flu shots and mandatory childhood immunizations are spilling from clinics into Parliament, as lawmakers grapple with public health priorities amid rising skepticism.

The trend mirrors anti-vaccine movements abroad, including the U.S.-based “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, and its European cousin, MEHA, which claims to promote scientific transparency, prevent chronic disease, and help Europeans “reclaim their health and sovereignty.”

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