Travel vaccinations for Cuba
Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. It is close in to Mexico, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
RECOMMENDED TRAVEL VACCINES FOR CUBA
TETANUS: Timing: Anytime before travel, Doses: 1 dose
DIPHTHERIA: Timing: Anytime before travel, Doses: 1 dose
HEPATITIS A: Timing: 2 weeks before travel, Doses: 1 dose
HEPATITIS B: Timing: 3 weeks before travel, Doses: 3 doses
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Timing: 1 month before travel, Doses: 2 doses
RABIES: Timing: 4 weeks before travel, Doses: 3 doses
TYPHOID: Timing: 2 weeks before travel, Doses: 1 dose
YELLOW FEVER: Timing: 10 days before travel, Doses: 1 dose
*Vaccination schedules are approximate and are calculated based on the first dose. Schedules are subject to change depending on your individual needs and will be discussed in your appointment. These are the minimum times required to complete courses or for vaccines to become fully effective. You can always start your course of vaccinations earlier than stated, as vaccines work best when your body has time to process them. Your Travel Nurse will discuss any health implications in your appointment
YELLOW FEVER IN CUBA
There is no risk of Yellow Fever in Cuba.
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 9 months of age arriving from countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.
MALARIA RISK IN CUBA
Malaria is not present in Cuba.
