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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Vaccinations Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Planning a trip to Cocos (Keeling) Islands soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Cocos (Keeling) Islands carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are two atolls (ring-shaped islands) located southwest of Java in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka. The Cocos (Keeling) Islands should not be confused with Cocos Island near Costa Rica. The islands make up an external territory of Australia and are also known as the Keeling Islands. They have a tropical climate, with most rainfall occurring from November to May.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe Oceania
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 120 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is June to September

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRTyphoid feverDengue feverHepatitis AHepatitis B
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