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Antigua and Barbuda Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Antigua and Barbuda carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.

Recommended

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Antigua and Barbuda, including infants 6-11 months old.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to Antigua and Barbuda.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including infants 6-11 months who need an early dose.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are not commonly found in Antigua and Barbuda. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high-risk animal exposure or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended but is required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

911

Medical / Ambulance

911

Fire

911

U.S. Embassy

+1-268-463-6531

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.