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Saint Martin (French part) Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Saint Martin (French part) 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.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Saint Martin, including infants 6-11 months old.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

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

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel.

Recommended

Typhoid

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

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies is not common in dogs in Saint Martin, but pre-exposure vaccination may be considered for high-risk activities or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Saint Martin itself, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk or have a long layover in such countries.

Situational

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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.