Barbados Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccines are up to date including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age.

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

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

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Barbados, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consult your doctor about pre-exposure vaccination based on your planned activities.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended but is required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk (except Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago unless there's an outbreak).