Vaccinations for Dominican Republic
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic offers all-inclusive resorts on beautiful beaches such as Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. Inland you will find mountains, waterfalls and the historic Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo. Merengue and bachata music can be heard everywhere.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Conditional (g1)
Yellow fever is NOT endemic, no risk. Only required when transiting from high-risk area (any transit duration). Not endemic. Only required when entering from high-risk area.
Malaria risk
Laag malariarisico in sommige provincies.
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Basic vaccination against three serious infectious diseases.
Protects against liver inflammation via contaminated food or water.
Protects against liver inflammation via blood or sexual contact.
Especially important when visiting family or for extended stays.
Additional vaccinations
When to start vaccinating?
Plan your vaccinations ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses for full protection. For yellow fever, you must be vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
Last minute trip? We can often help within the same week. Contact us.
Practical travel information for Dominican Republic
Best time to travel
December to April is dry and pleasant. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
Malaria
There is no significant malaria risk in tourist resorts. In some western border areas a limited risk exists; we assess this per itinerary.
Our advice in short
- Hepatitis A and DTP are standard, including for all-inclusive holidays.
- We advise typhoid for touring trips, longer stays or frequent local food.
- Dengue and Zika occur; daytime mosquito protection matters, especially when pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
- Drink bottled water and be careful with ice cubes outside the resort.
Frequently asked questions
Is hepatitis A needed at an all-inclusive resort?
Yes, we advise it. Hepatitis A spreads through food and water and also occurs within resorts. One dose protects for the trip; a second gives long-term protection.
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Overview Dominican Republic
- Region: Caribisch gebied
- Base vaccinations: 2
- Additional: 2
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional