Vaccinations for Travel to Antigua and Barbuda

No vaccinations are legally required for entry to Antigua and Barbuda from the US or most countries—**except** proof of Yellow Fever vaccination if arriving from an endemic zone (parts of Africa, South America).

CDC/WHO Recommended (Routine + Travel)

• Routine: MMR, DTaP/Tdap, Varicella, Polio, Flu, COVID-19.
• Hepatitis A – Food/water risk. Recommended for all travelers.
• Hepatitis B – Blood/body fluids. Recommended for extended stays, medical work, intimate contact.
• Typhoid – Food/water. Recommended for adventurous eaters, rural stays.
• Rabies – Bats, dogs. Consider for cavers, vets, long-term.
• Yellow Fever – **Required if from endemic country**. Not endemic in Antigua.

Mosquito-Borne Risks

• Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya – Aedes mosquitoes present. No vaccines (Dengvaxia limited). **Bite prevention essential**: DEET, permethrin, screens, nets.

Medical Care

• Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (public), private clinics.
• Evacuation insurance recommended (serious cases → Miami/Puerto Rico).

Before You Go

• Check CDC Travelers’ Health: Antigua and Barbuda.
• Consult travel clinic 4–6 weeks prior.
• Carry vaccine records (Yellow Card).

Antigua is low-risk for vaccine-preventable diseases; mosquito avoidance is your top health task.