Réunion 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

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old, including infants 6-11 months.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be 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.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Réunion, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high-risk activities or limited access to medical care.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Réunion.