Recommended vaccinations for Barbados
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Barbados, 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 countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (except Guyana and Trinidad unless outbreak occurs); no risk in Barbados itself |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 12 years and over who are travelling to regions with a current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work |
| 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 | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Barbados; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated (dose does not count toward routine series); special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions. · 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 |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Barbados. |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers with occupational or recreational risk or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis. · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work or activities with 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 |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
| Chickenpox (Varicella) | Routine | CDC | — |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. |
| Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Influenza (Flu) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
| Polio | Routine | CDC | — |
| Shingles | Routine | CDC | — |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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