What jabs do I need for St. Lucia?
What jabs do I need for St. Lucia?
Recommended vaccinations
- Chikungunya. In this country Chikungunya is prevalent.
- Dengue. In this country dengue fever is prevalent.
- DTP. Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.
- Hepatitis A. Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.
- Zika virus.
How long does a Hep A vaccine last?
Estimates for long-term protection for fully vaccinated people (i.e., two-dose series) suggest that protection from hepatitis A virus infection could last for at least 25 years in adults and at least 14–20 years in children. Protection after the first dose has been shown to last more than a decade.
What areas to avoid in Nassau Bahamas?
- Avoid Nassau's “over the hill” (south of Shirley Street) and Fish Fry (Arawak Cay) areas, especially at night.
- Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
- Don't walk alone, particularly after dark.
- Don't carry large sums of cash or wear expensive jewellery.
What vaccines are required to travel internationally?
Here is a list of possible vaccines that you may need to get for the first time or boosters before you travel.
- COVID-19.
- Chickenpox.
- Cholera.
- Flu (Influenza)
- Hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis B.
- Japanese encephalitis.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Is it safe to travel to St Lucia right now?
Saint Lucia is considered to be generally safe in most areas. Pickpockets, petty crimes, and purse snatchings often occurred in crowded areas and during key festivals and local events. Most forms of transportation are safe including the use of taxis and buses. The overall risk of muggings and burglaries is low as well.