Dominican Republic 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 your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to the Dominican Republic, including infants 6-11 months old.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for travelers under 60 years old. Those 60 and older may also choose to get vaccinated.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months.

Typhoid

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

Cholera

Cholera vaccine is not needed as there is no active cholera transmission in the Dominican Republic.

Rabies

Consider rabies vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where medical care might be limited. Rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for the Dominican Republic itself, but is required if you're coming from certain states in Brazil.