Travel vaccines for Cuba
Mosquito-borne infections are the main concern, after large chikungunya and dengue outbreaks in 2025.
Vaccines for Cuba
Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.
Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.
Current health alerts
- Oropouche virus disease outbreak ongoing, with more than 4,000 cases reported in 2025. It is spread by midges and mosquitoes and there is no vaccine, so bite avoidance matters, especially in pregnancy.
Advised for most travellers
Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip
These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.
Entry rules
- A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have spent more than 12 hours in an airport there.
- Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
Malaria
No malaria risk.
- Malaria tablets are not needed for Cuba. Bite avoidance is still important because of dengue, chikungunya and Oropouche.
Other health risks
Zika
There is a risk. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.
Medicines
Take a full supply of your regular medicines and a basic first aid kit with you.
More than one country?
Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.
Common questions about Cuba
What vaccines do I need for Cuba?+
For most travellers, Hepatitis A and Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio are advised. Others may be advised depending on your route, how long you stay and what you will be doing. Your pharmacist will only recommend what suits your trip.
Do I need malaria tablets for Cuba?+
No malaria risk. Malaria tablets are not needed for Cuba. Bite avoidance is still important because of dengue, chikungunya and Oropouche.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Cuba?+
A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have spent more than 12 hours in an airport there. Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
How far in advance should I get vaccines for Cuba?+
Ideally six to eight weeks before you fly, so any courses can be finished. If you leave sooner, still book: many vaccines help close to departure.
Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment. Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).
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