Low riskAmericas · CaribbeanSaint Kitts and Nevis Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 all routine vaccines are current before travel, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Saint Kitts and Nevis, including infants 6-11 months old.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with friends and relatives.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Saint Kitts and Nevis, but rabies vaccines may not be readily available if needed. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high animal exposure risk.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for disease prevention but is required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
911
Medical / Ambulance
911
Fire
911
U.S. Embassy
+1-246-436-4950
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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.