Recommended vaccinations for Dominican Republic
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Dominican Republic, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required only for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from or transiting more than 12 hours through certain states in Brazil |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers, those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, or other travellers to cholera risk areas |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for others with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; 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 | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated |
| Malaria chemoprophylaxis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers to certain areas (Azua, Elias Piña, La Altagracia, San Juan, Santo Domingo provinces); no chemoprophylaxis recommended for other areas |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, or long-stay (more than one month) |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 living in country for more than 3 months and unvaccinated tuberculin skin test-negative individuals at risk due to work |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Recommended for most travellers, particularly visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| COVID-19 vaccine | 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; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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