Vaccinations
Anyone who gets vaccinated is taking responsibility - for themselves and for others. Vaccinations are the most effective way to contain or completely stop infectious diseases. This protects children, older people and risk groups in particular. That's why we cover the cost of all recommended vaccinations - including for your next trip. In addition, we reward you with our health bonus for your vaccinations.
Your advantages
- Costs covered for all recommended vaccinations
- Simple billing directly via your health card
- Receive a health bonus for every documented vaccination
- Reimbursement for travel vaccinations up to €250 per year
New from 2025: HPV vaccination without age limit
From 01.01.2025, we will reimburse 100% of the costs of HPV vaccinations - regardless of age.
For reimbursement, please submit a specified invoice to us - the easiest way to do this is digitally via your online branch or ZF BKK Service App.
Recommended vaccinations in Germany
You can take advantage of the following STIKO-recommended vaccinations free of charge. You will be billed directly via your electronic health card - without any additional effort or formalities.
| Vaccination | Recommendation |
| Diphtheria | Generally recommended. Start vaccination from 2 months. |
| TBE (ticks) | Recommended for people in risk areas. |
| Flu (influenza) | For everyone aged 60 and over or at particular risk. We cover the vaccination for everyone - regardless of age. |
| Haemophilus influenzae type B | Recommended from the 2nd month of life. |
| Hepatitis A | For certain groups of people (e.g. with liver disease). |
| Hepatitis B | For children from 2 months and certain risk groups. |
| Herpes zoster | Recommended from the age of 60. From 50 with certain pre-existing conditions. |
| HPV | For girls and boys aged 9 to 14. |
| Whooping cough (pertussis) | From 2 months. Also recommended for women who wish to have children. Once for adults together with tetanus & diphtheria. |
| Poliomyelitis (polio) | From 2 months. Booster if basic immunization is missing. |
| Measles | For children from 11 months & compulsory for certain groups of people. |
| Meningococcus C | At the age of 12 months and if there is a health risk. |
| Mumps | Recommended from 11 months. |
| Pneumococcus | From 2 months, and for people over 60 or at health risk. |
| Rubella | For children from 11 months and for women of childbearing potential. |
| Rotavirus | Possible from the 6th week of life. |
| Tetanus | Generally recommended. Start vaccination from 2 months. |
| Rabies | For people with an increased risk of exposure. Only for occupational indications, i.e. not covered by statutory health insurance. |
| Chickenpox (varicella) | For children between 11 and 14 months, unvaccinated 9-17 year olds without disease, as well as certain risk groups (e.g. women of childbearing potential). |
Vaccinations for your vacation trip
Well protected on the road too: We will reimburse you up to € 250 per year for all travel vaccinations recommended by the STIKO.
We also subsidize malaria prophylaxis by 50% up to a maximum of €25.
This is how the reimbursement works:
- Have the vaccination prescribed by your doctor
- Submit invoice and prescription - preferably directly via your online office
- Receive reimbursement
Good to know
There are special legal requirements for measles - for example for employees in the healthcare sector, education or in shared accommodation.
Under the Measles Protection Act, certain groups of people have had to provide proof of measles protection since March 1, 2020. These are, among others:
- All persons born after December 31, 1970 who are cared for in a communal facility. This also applies to people who have already been cared for in a children's home for 4 weeks or are accommodated in a refugee shelter.
- Persons who work in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and doctors' surgeries or in communal facilities or shared accommodation.
- Children who attend a kindergarten or school.
Submit a specified invoice with a doctor's prescription via the online office or ZF BKK Service App. Please also state the destination.
The Center for Travel Medicine offers a daily updated overview.
