Travel vaccines for Dominican Republic
For resort holidays the main issues are food and water hygiene and mosquito bites. Malaria tablets are not usually needed.
Vaccines for Dominican Republic
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 in the region. 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 1 year or over arriving from the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.
- Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
Malaria
Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised.
- Low risk across the country: awareness and bite avoidance. Risk may be higher in areas bordering Haiti.
- No risk in the cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago.
- For travellers at higher risk, atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
Other health risks
Zika
There is a risk. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.
Schistosomiasis
Very low risk.
More than one country?
Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.
Common questions about Dominican Republic
What vaccines do I need for Dominican Republic?+
For most travellers, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Typhoid 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 Dominican Republic?+
Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised. Low risk across the country: awareness and bite avoidance. Risk may be higher in areas bordering Haiti. No risk in the cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago. For travellers at higher risk, atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Dominican Republic?+
A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
How far in advance should I get vaccines for Dominican Republic?+
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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