The following travel vaccinations are recommended when traveling to Trinidad and Tobago, based on historical disease patterns in that country.
They represent the typical diseases endemic or prevalent in Trinidad and Tobago for which there are highly effective vaccines available offering strong protection against the disease.
There are may be other diseases which are prevalent in Trinidad and Tobago but which are not shown here because either there are no vaccines available to combat the disease, or because the vaccines available are not highly effective in protecting travelers from the disease.
In these cases, other travel health protection measures should be followed. Please click on the "Read More" links to the right of each travel disease listed below to find out more about these other travel health precautionary measures while traveling to Trinidad and Tobago.
In addition to the typical or endemic disease pattern information presented here, please check the
Global Travel Alerts and Travel Health Advisories page which contains the latest information on any current outbreaks that may be occurring in Trinidad and Tobago.
In addition to reading the vaccination recommendations for Trinidad and Tobago on this page, booking a consultation appointment with your local travel clinic or nearest immunization center will help ensure you are aware of all the vaccination requirements and other health precautions advised while traveling to Trinidad and Tobago.
CDC Vaccination Recommendations for Trinidad and Tobago in Caribbean
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission, especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident).
Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirement: For all travelers ≥9 months of age whose itinerary includes Trinidad. Port of Spain has lower risk of transmission than rural or forested areas. Cruise ship passengers who do not disembark from the ship or travelers visiting only the urban area of Port of Spain (including passengers in-transit only) may consider foregoing vaccination. Vaccination is NOT recommended for those visiting only Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Vaccination should be given 10 days before travel and at 10-year intervals if there is ongoing risk.
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in Trinidad and Tobago, especially if staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water.