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🇭🇹 Vaccines for Haiti

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Haiti

Malaria risk exists across much of the country and antimalarials are recommended. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are important given water and sanitation conditions. Cholera has been a recurring issue. No vaccines required for entry but health infrastructure is limited, so preparation matters more here than most destinations.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
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
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk — severe.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Cholera
Ongoing outbreak — one of largest in Western Hemisphere.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 1 week after 2nd dose (1–6 weeks after 1st).
🛡 Protects for: 2 years. Booster if still at risk.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
  • Malaria (nationwide)
  • Cholera (widespread ongoing outbreak)
  • Dengue
  • Zika
Notes: Check current travel advisories — significant security concerns as of 2026. Yellow Fever required from endemic countries. Malaria prophylaxis essential. Cholera is a major ongoing health risk.
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€582
(~$634)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Cholera (2 doses)€144 ($156)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 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.

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Book 4–6 weeks before travel. Malaria tablets need to start before travel. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are essential given water and sanitation conditions.

Do I need vaccines for Haiti?
No vaccines required for entry. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are strongly recommended — water and sanitation infrastructure is severely limited. Malaria prevention is recommended. Cholera has been a recurring issue.
Is there malaria in Haiti?
Yes. Malaria risk exists across much of Haiti. Antimalarials are recommended for all visits.
Is tap water safe in Haiti?
No. Do not drink tap water. Use bottled water throughout. Water and sanitation are serious ongoing issues in Haiti.
What is the healthcare situation in Haiti?
Healthcare infrastructure in Haiti is severely limited. This is not a destination to visit without comprehensive travel insurance and medical evacuation cover.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.