jamaica

Jamaica vaccinations

which ones do you need?
Are you going on holiday to Jamaica? We are happy to provide travel advice and help you prepare for your trip. Certain vaccinations are recommended for Jamaica although in most cases they are not mandatory. Which vaccinations you require, depends on the places you plan to visit and on the duration of your stay on this rhythmic tropical island.

The island of Jamaica is located in the Caribbean and has a tropical climate with an average day temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. You should protect yourself well against various infectious diseases and the strong sun. Malaria does not occur in Jamaica. Vaccination against yellow fever is required if coming from or if you have been in transit for more than 12 hours in a country with a high risk area.

Mandatory vaccinations

In this country Yellow Fever is prevalent. There is a potential risk for travellers. Vaccination is recommended. Vaccination is possibly COMPULSORY when traveling from a Yellow Fever area. Please contact KLM Health Services to discuss or vaccination applies to you.

Recommended vaccinations

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 DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

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

Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

In this country Yellow Fever is prevalent. There is a potential risk for travellers. Vaccination is recommended. Vaccination is possibly COMPULSORY when traveling from a Yellow Fever area. Please contact KLM Health Services to discuss or vaccination applies to you.

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

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