French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to French Polynesia.

Measles

Measles vaccination with MMR is recommended for all travelers due to rising cases worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

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

Rabies

Rabies vaccine may be recommended based on your activities and access to medical care. Rabid dogs are not commonly found in French Polynesia, but vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for French Polynesia, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.