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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Oceania and the Pacific Islands

Oceania and the Pacific Islands is a dream destination for many travellers. With pristine beaches, amazing coral reefs and fanscinating wildlife, there’s some adventure for everyone.

Passport Health offers medications, vaccines and personalized care for your trip. See our What Vaccines… section to learn more.

Countries in this region include:

American Samoa
Australia
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cook Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Guam
Hawaii
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Wallis and Futuna

What Vaccines Do I Need for Oceania and the Pacific Islands?

The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for travellers to Oceania and the Pacific Islands: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis 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.

Polio vaccination is required for stays over four weeks in some regions. Active transmission is also present in some areas, make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travellers, based on their specific itinerary.

See the tables below for more vaccination information:

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

Recommended Routine Vaccinations for Oceania and the Pacific Islands
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 Oceania and the Pacific Islands?

Cases of dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been reported in some parts of Oceania and the Pacific Islands. Mosquito repellents and netting are recommended for most travellers.

Malaria is also present in some regions. Be sure to speak with a travel health specialist about antimalarial options for your trip.

Travellers’ diarrhea is a threat to all travellers. Studies show up to 70 percent of people will fall ill from it during their trip. Bring a travellers’ diarrhea kit and consider a preventative measure like Travelan.

What Are the Entry Requirements in Oceania and the Pacific Islands?

Visas are required for some countries within Oceania and the Pacific Islands. This includes Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Proof of polio vaccination may be required for stays over four weeks in some countries. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for most countries if coming for a region with the disease.

Do I Need a Passport or Visa for My Trip?
Passport Tourist Visa Business Visa Required
Vaccinations
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Solomon Islands table check mark table check mark
Tokelau table check mark
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Tuvalu table check mark table check mark table check mark
Vanuatu table check mark table check mark
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Embassy information for each country is available on its own destination advice page.

Travelling to Another Destination?

Travelling outside of Oceania and the Pacific Islands? Learn more about your destination with our full compliment of destination advice pages!

On This Page:
What Vaccines Do I Need for Oceania and the Pacific Islands?
Are There Other Health Concerns in Oceania and the Pacific Islands?
What Are the Entry Requirements in Oceania and the Pacific Islands?
Travelling to Another Destination?

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