Saint Barthélemy Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Saint Barthélemy 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
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 unvaccinated travelers to Saint Barthélemy, including infants 6-11 months old.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to Saint Barthélemy.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel, including infants 6-11 months.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Saint Barthélemy, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are not commonly found in Saint Barthélemy, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for direct travel from the US. However, it's required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk or have a layover longer than 12 hours in such countries.
Disease risks
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Build my Trip KitSources: 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.