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Cuba Travel Health Guide

Moderate risk

Cuba carries a CDC Level 2 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: Measles, COVID-19, Chikungunya.

Overall risk

Moderate risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Measles

All international travelers must be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine, including early doses for infants 6-11 months old.

Required

Routine vaccines

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

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccination is recommended because there is currently an outbreak in Cuba.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old, with special dosing for infants and high-risk groups.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for travelers under 60 and may be considered for those 60 and older.

Recommended

Typhoid

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

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies vaccination may be recommended based on your activities and ability to access treatment. Rabies is found in dogs and wildlife in Cuba, but vaccines are typically available throughout the country.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not recommended but is required for entry if traveling from countries with yellow fever risk or transiting through them for more than 12 hours.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

106

Medical / Ambulance

104

Fire

105

U.S. Embassy

+53-7-839-4100

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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.