What vaccines are required for Hawaii?


What vaccines are required for Hawaii? Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Hawaii. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Hawaii: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.


Is HPV vaccine required in Hawaii?

Kindergarten, elementary school, and high school: Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP), Hep A, Hep B, HPV, MCV, MMR, IPV, Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap), and chickenpox. The HPV, MCV, and Tdap vaccines are administered before the student begins seventh grade.


What is Tdap?

Tdap is a combination of three vaccines that protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a disease caused by bacteria that affects the body's muscles and nerves.


Should I take cash to Hawaii?

It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel before you leave home, or withdraw money upon arrival at an airport ATM.