Recommended vaccinations for Bahamas
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Bahamas, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from or transiting more than 12 hours through countries at risk of yellow fever transmission; no risk of yellow fever in the Bahamas itself |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 4 years and older with previous dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for others after expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as those staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers to areas with poor sanitation, adventure travellers, those with medical conditions, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, occupational exposure, or during outbreaks |
| Rabies | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work or activities involving bats; pre-exposure vaccination simplifies post-exposure treatment |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
Last updated 11 May 2026.
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