Recommended Vaccinations for Travel to Jamaica

CDC/WHO Guidance for Jamaica

Routine (Ensure Up to Date)

• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Zoster (shingles, if eligible)

Travel-Specific

• Hepatitis A – Food/water risk.
• Hepatitis B – Blood/body fluid exposure.
• Typhoid – Especially if eating outside resorts.
• Yellow Fever – Only if arriving from endemic country; not required otherwise.

Situational

• Rabies – Animal handlers, cavers, remote stays.
• Meningococcal / Pneumococcal – Based on health/age.

Mosquito-Borne Risks (No Vaccines)

• Malaria: Low risk in some rural areas; prophylaxis may be advised.
• Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika: Present; prevent bites (repellent, covered clothing, nets).

Water Precaution

Avoid freshwater swimming/wading (schistosomiasis risk, especially rainy season).

Consult a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before departure.