Saint Lucia Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccines are current before traveling, 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 unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to Saint Lucia.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers need full MMR vaccination at least 2 weeks before travel, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months.

Typhoid

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

Chikungunya

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

Rabies

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

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for direct travel from the US. However, it is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk and are 9 months or older.