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Dominica Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Dominica carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.

Recommended

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Dominica who haven't been vaccinated. Special timing considerations apply for infants, older adults, and those with health conditions.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Dominica regardless of age.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are increasing worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Dominica, especially if you're staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are not commonly found in Dominica. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be doing activities with animal exposure risk or may have difficulty accessing treatment. Rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for disease prevention in Dominica. However, it's required for entry if you're coming from countries with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Medical / Ambulance

999

Fire

999

U.S. Embassy

+1-246-436-4950

Dominica travel health FAQ

Do I need vaccines to travel to Dominica?▼

For travel to Dominica, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.

Is there malaria in Dominica?▼

No — Dominica is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.

Is it safe to travel to Dominica?▼

From a travel-health standpoint, Dominica is currently rated low risk. Dominica carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

What are the emergency phone numbers in Dominica?▼

Key emergency numbers in Dominica are Police 999, Medical / Ambulance 999, Fire 999 and U.S. Embassy +1-246-436-4950. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.