Christmas Island Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all your 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 travelers to Christmas Island. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers departing soon.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Christmas Island.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're 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 to Christmas Island, especially if you're staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Christmas Island, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be doing high-risk activities or may have trouble accessing medical care quickly.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Christmas Island, but it's required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk (including airport layovers over 12 hours). Direct travel from the US does not require the vaccine.