Recommended vaccinations for Jamaica
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Jamaica, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through airports in such countries; no risk in Jamaica itself |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12+ travelling to regions with current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or occupational exposure |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; exceptionally for those without past infection with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Jamaica. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated. Special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions. · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Jamaica. Travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling. · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to activities, medical history, long-stay, contact sports, or adoption |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis might be difficult. · Pre-exposure vaccination recommended for those at increased risk due to work or activities with bats |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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The information on this page is aggregated from publicly available third-party sources including the US CDC Travelers' Health and the UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro service (content reused under the UK Open Government Licence v3.0) . These sources update independently and at their own cadence; we ingest and reconcile them on a periodic basis.
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