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🇦🇬 Vaccines for Antigua and Barbuda

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda require no specific travel vaccines and are a popular Caribbean beach destination known for having a different beach for every day of the year, with reasonably developed tourist infrastructure on the main island of Antigua. Hepatitis A is a reasonable general precaution. There's no malaria risk. Dengue is endemic across the Caribbean including Antigua, so mosquito bite prevention is sensible. Yellow Fever proof is required if arriving from an endemic country. Healthcare in St John's, the capital, is reasonable for routine tourist needs; the smaller island of Barbuda has much more limited facilities given its tiny population.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC

No travel-specific vaccines recommended for most visitors.

Disease risks
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Zika (limited)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
—
None recommended for most visitors

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
CubaDominican RepublicHaitiJamaica
Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Antigua and Barbuda?
No vaccines are required for entry unless arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Hepatitis A is a reasonable general precaution, but for a standard resort or beach holiday on Antigua the baseline health risk is low.
Is there malaria in Antigua and Barbuda?
No. There is no malaria risk on either island.
Is dengue a risk in Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes. Dengue is endemic across the Caribbean including Antigua and Barbuda. Mosquito repellent use is a sensible precaution, particularly during the wetter months from June to November.
What is the healthcare like in Antigua and Barbuda?
St John's on Antigua has a hospital adequate for routine issues and minor emergencies. Barbuda, with a much smaller population, has very limited facilities — anyone staying there should be aware that more serious issues require transfer to Antigua. Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended.