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The Caribbean and Northern America offer a wide variety of experiences for all kinds of travellers. From the snows of Greenland to the beaches of Jamaica, there is something for everyone.

Passport Health offers all the vaccinations and medications you may need to travel safely throughout the region. See our What Vaccines… section to learn more.

Countries in this region include:

Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Haiti
Jamaica
Martinique
Montserrat
Puerto Rico
Saba
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sint Eustatius
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
United States
United States Virgin Islands

What Vaccines Do I Need for the Caribbean and Northern America?

The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for travellers to the Caribbean and Northern America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever and rabies.

Some routine vaccinations are also recommended, this includes: measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), influenza, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis and polio.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travellers, based on the countries they have recently visited.

See the tables below for more information:

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for the Caribbean and Northern America

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
Hepatitis A Contaminated Food
or Water
Recommended for travellers
to most regions.
Hepatitis B Contaminated Body
Fluids (Sex, needles, etc.)
Recommended for travellers
to most regions.
Typhoid Contaminated Food
or Water
Recommended for travellers
to most regions.
Cholera Contaminated Food
or Water
May be recommended based
on your specific itinerary.
Yellow Fever Mosquito-borne May be recommended or
required for some regions.
Rabies Infected Animals Vaccine recommended for long-term travellers
and those who may come in contact with animals.

Recommended Routine Vaccinations for the Caribbean and Northern America

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Various Vectors Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born
after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) Wounds or
Airborne
One adult booster of pertussis recommended
for most travellers.
Influenza Airborne Generally recommended for all travellers.
Vaccine components change annually.
Chickenpox Direct Contact
or Airborne
Given to those unvaccinated that
did not have chickenpox.
Shingles Direct Contact Recommended for individuals 50+. Vaccine can
still be given if you have had shingles.
Pneumonia Airborne All individuals 65+ or immunocompromised
should receive this vaccine.
Meningitis Airborne or
Direct Contact
Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an
increased risk, especially students.
Polio Contaminated Food
or Water
Generally considered a routine vaccination.
Single adult booster recommended.

Sources: PHAC, WHO and ISTM

Are There Other Health Concerns in the Caribbean and Northern America?

A few different types of infections are present in the Caribbean and Northern America region.

Dengue, Zika and malaria are found in various parts of the region. Most cases are in the Caribbean but some infections can be found in the Southern United States. Be sure to take precautions with mosquito repellents and netting. Your Passport Health travel health specialist can advise you on the need for antimalarials.

Travellers’ diarrhea can affect travellers to any region. Be sure to have a travellers’ diarrhea prevention kit with you for your trip.

Customer Reviews

Passport Health – Travel Vaccines for the Caribbean and North America

Overall rating: 5 stars – 10 reviews
★★★★★
“Heading for the Caribbean“
“Was very pleased with knowledge and professionalism of staff at this clinic. Will be interested to see if it continues at my next visit.”

Submitted by: Ann
★★★★★
“North American Trip!“
“Our nurse was very professional in preparing us for our road trip. She explained what was needed, answered all our questions throughly and made our inoculations as comfortable as possible.”

Submitted by: Donna
★★★★★
“A Great Visit“
“Our experience as a family was exceptional. Careful consideration to the location specifics of the trip in the Caribbean led to an excellent understanding of what our needs are. I will recommend this service to anyone who indicates the are travelling.”

Submitted by: Blair
★★★★★
“Convenient, organized, quick.“
“The nurse was friendly, organized and efficient. She helped educate us on North America and presented treatment options which will fit best for the needs of our family.”

Submitted by: Bruce
★★★★★
“A Great Visit“
“The service was efficient, complete, professional and informative. Provided great information for my Caribbean itinerary. My questions were answered clearly with thoughtful advice.”

Submitted by: Linda
★★★★★
“North America Safety“
“The nurse was awesome and did a great job. She was efficient and really knew what she was doing. Big Kudos!”

Submitted by: Lindy
★★★★★
“Reassuring and helpful“
“They made me feel a lot calmer about my North American road trip. I was very nervous about the side effects and the injections.”

Submitted by: Leslie
★★★★★
“Timely and informative“
“The nurse was well prepared for our visit and reviewed the travel issues with Caribbean destinations provided. Helpful to get the extra vaccines we requested.”

Submitted by: Andy
★★★★★
“Quick and easy!“
“Appointment was right on time. Nurse was very friendly and knowledgeable about North America. Nurse asked relevant questions and never did I feel rushed. Very quick and easy trip to get a vaccination. Thank you!!!”

Submitted by: Erica
★★★★★
“Excellent Service“
“We had an exceptional service! We are very pleased with how gentle, kind and knowledgeable about the Caribbean the person who cared for us was. We love the experience and we would definitely use your services again and recommend to friends and family!”

Submitted by: Lily

 

 

What Are the Entry Requirements in the Caribbean and Northern America?

Visas are only required for a few countries within the Caribbean and Northern America region. Passports are required to travel to all regions.

See the below table for more information:

Do I Need a Passport or Visa for My Trip?

Passport Tourist Visa Business Visa Required
Vaccinations
Anguilla table check mark
Antigua and Barbuda table check mark table check mark
Aruba table check mark table check mark table check mark
Bahamas table check mark table check mark
Barbados table check mark table check mark
Bermuda table check mark
Bonaire table check mark table check mark
Cuba table check mark table check mark table check mark
Curaçao table check mark table check mark
Dominica table check mark table check mark
Dominican Republic table check mark table check mark table check mark
Greenland table check mark
Grenada table check mark table check mark
Guadeloupe table check mark table check mark table check mark
Haiti table check mark table check mark
Jamaica table check mark table check mark table check mark
Martinique table check mark table check mark table check mark
Montserrat table check mark
Puerto Rico table check mark
Saba table check mark
Saint Barthélemy table check mark table check mark table check mark
Saint Kitts and Nevis table check mark table check mark table check mark
Saint Lucia table check mark table check mark
Saint Martin /
Sint Maarten
table check mark table check mark table check mark
Saint Pierre and
Miquelon
table check mark
Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines
table check mark table check mark
Sint Eustatius table check mark table check mark
Trinidad and Tobago table check mark table check mark
Turks and Caicos Islands table check mark table check mark
U.S. Virgin Islands table check mark

Embassy information for each country is available on its own destination advice page.


 

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Travelling outside of the Caribbean and Northern America? Learn more about your destination with our full compliment of destination advice pages!

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What Vaccines Do I Need for the Caribbean and Northern America?
Are There Other Health Concerns in the Caribbean and Northern America?
What Are the Entry Requirements in the Caribbean and Northern America?
Travelling to Another Destination?

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