Dominica Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

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

COVID-19

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

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Dominica who haven't been vaccinated. Special timing considerations apply for infants, older adults, and those with health conditions.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Dominica regardless of age.

Measles

Measles cases are increasing worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

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

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are not commonly found in Dominica. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be doing activities with animal exposure risk or may have difficulty accessing treatment. Rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for disease prevention in Dominica. However, it's required for entry if you're coming from countries with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.