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Puerto Rico vaccinations

which ones do you need?
Are you travelling to Puerto Rico soon? It is important to know that vaccinations are recommended for Puerto Rico. Which vaccinations you require for your trip, is dependant on the duration of your stay in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico – officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – is located in the Caribbean Sea and is part of the Greater Antilles. The archipelago, east of the Dominican Republic, consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and several smaller islands, including Culebra, Vieques and Mona. Puerto Rico is formally unincorporated territory of the United States. Various (tropical) diseases occur in Puerto Rico to which you are likely not resistant. The right vaccines can protect you against these. 

Recommended vaccinations

Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.

In this country Schistosomiasis is prevalent. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.

In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

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