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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 your routine vaccines are current, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers over 1 year old, including infants 6-11 months. Special arrangements may be needed for some travelers.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

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

Recommended

Measles

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

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if you're staying with friends/family or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 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.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. However, if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, you'll need proof of vaccination if you're 1 year or older.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Medical / Ambulance

999

Fire

999

U.S. Embassy

+1-246-436-4950

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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.