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New Caledonia Travel Health Guide

Low risk

New Caledonia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, DTP, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers 1+ years old. Special dosing for infants 6-11 months and high-risk groups.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age

Recommended

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR at least 2 weeks before travel. Early dose for infants 6-11 months.

Recommended

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if high-risk activities or limited access to treatment. Vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Vaccine not recommended for New Caledonia but required if coming from countries with yellow fever risk or transit >12 hours through risk countries

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

17

Medical / Ambulance

15

Fire

18

U.S. Embassy

+33-1-43-12-22-22

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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.