My family are off to the dominican republic what innoculations will we need?

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uknative

As well as being up to date on your Polio, Diptheria and Tetanus you should get immunised against Hepatitis A and Typhoid. You also need Malaria tablets and these need to be started before you go and continued for four weeks after your return. You can get a prescription for these from your GP then you need to go and buy them at the local pharmacy. My daughter and her family went there in January and had a marvelous time. Have a great holiday! ADD. Just read the answer below and although there are no immunisation REQUIREMENTS for entry into DR (ie., you don't have to provide proof of immunisation on entry), to visit with no protection at all is NOT to be recommended - visit the DR site- 2nd below.

javber26

Do I need vaccinations or malaria pills to enter the Dominican Republic?
No inoculations are required by law to enter the country. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advice on health safety which you may find on their website: www.fco.gov.uk. It is always advisable to consult your GP on what would be the correct option for you.

http://www.dominicanembassy.org.uk/FAQ.html

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Private medical facilities offer reasonable to very good standards of services. However, other than primary care in public hospitals the public health service is not deemed to be adequate. Thus underlining the need to take out fully comprehensive travel insurance. Dentistry is adequate. A good range of across the counter medicines is available, including some normally only available on prescription in the UK (usually generic brands).

There are occasional outbreaks of malaria mainly in the border regions with Haiti.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. The highest number of cases is usually reported in the hot season from May to November. In 2007 there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region.

Rabies exists in the Dominican Republic and so it is always sensible to steer clear of stray dogs and cats.

In August 2007 there was an outbreak of gastro-intestinal illness at a hotel in Rio San Juan, in a resort area on the north coast. Our embassy in Santa Domingo remains in close contact with the Dominican Republic authorities, who have been undertaking an investigation to establish the cause of the illness. The hotel has been temporarily closed while investigations continue. For further details you are advised to check with your tour operator before travelling and monitor the Federation of Tour Operatorâ€™s website at: http://www.fto.co.uk/resources/latest-news/index.php?newsID=62.

To reduce the likelihood of contracting gastro-intestinal illness, you should not drink tap water or buy food from street vendors.

You should be aware of the high prevalence of the HIV/AIDS virus in the Dominican Republic and should take precautions to avoid exposure to it.

You should seek medical advice before travelling and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. NHS Direct (0845 46 47) can provide you with advice on vaccination requirements for Dominican Republic.

For further information on endemic diseases, like rabies, health outbreaks and vaccination requirements for Dominican Republic you should check the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) at: http://www.nathnac.org/travel/index.htm and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel.

More great info on Dominican Republic on the Foreign office website:

http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket%2FXcelerate%2FShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029390590&a=KCountryAdvice&aid=1013618385857

All the best and have a great trip!

Happy Feet

Hi, I live in Puerto Plata , Dominican Republic and you need : None!

lisadaisy165

None, enjoy your holiday!

blue dolphin

This site will tell you http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/vaccines_index.shtml
But you can always ask at your local chemist, they will tell you the latest vaccines needed.
Here is another if you want to double check http://www.traveldoctor.info/vaccinations/dominican%20republic.174.html

Penfold

At the very least, you'll need to be up-to-date with your UK vaccinations. Speak to your GP about these. The NHS also provides reasonable info on what vaccinations are required around the world and is reasonably current. Review and speak to your GP.

broncosnumber30

well the only thing i would say is make shur everyone is up to date with the tetanus. i don't recommend tacking malaria pill b,c they will make u sick and the only way u would want to tack them if Ur really close to the DR and Haiti border. i only got sick once and that is b,c i ate a lot of fresh fruit fish and everything else.(b,c there is no preventives on there food). also don't drink the tap water. water from bottle ice cubes and the water they serve at restraints is fine to drink.

have fun!!! enjoy the weather, beaches, sun, and everything else

yogazen

You should ALWAYS check this site before you visit a foreign country. You can find info on anything you'll need to know...
http://travel.state.gov/

Trish

you should go and see your local gp and ask them as you cannot be certain asking on the net

John Chalinder MT USA GMT -7

You can ask your local health department. But I'm sure you'll be told when you go to get your visa, as you won't be able to get a visa without the proper shots.

alang_ps

try visit this website for info
http://www.travelinfocentre.com/destination/dominican-republic/overview.html

andreaf

You dont really need anything but we were suggested to take Acidopolus. It lines the coating of your stomach because some people react to their food. It worked for us.

khrome_wind

Ask the health department. They keep lists of required injections, which vary by country.

None... I am also off in a couple of days whippeeee!

littlemissgio

I went to Dominican republic in January and I had to have a few ( tetanus, HEP A, HEP B, Tythoid and take malaria tablets two weeks before you go, every day on holiday and week when coming back) I was one of these people who got really ill out there with the bad sickness bug out there and rushed into hospital. No doctors knows what the virus is, apart from telling you a virus like hep A with vomiting!! Becareful out there, and be careful that glasses and plates are clean as I found them filthy!!

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