General recommendations

Zika outbreaks have been reported in Trinidad and Tobago. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant should not travel to Trinidad and Tobago. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDCZika Virus in Trinidad and Tobago.

Chikungunya cases have been reported in the Caribbean. For further information, please visit the CDC Chikungunya Advice.

Dengue cases have been reported in Trinidad and Tobago. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.

HIV is a risk in Trinidad and Tobago. For further information, please visit the CDCHIV Advice.

Recommendations

It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.

A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Trinidad and Tobago, regardless of where they are eating or staying.

A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.

A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.

Regulation

yellow fever recommendations and requirements for Trinidad and Tobago.

Zika Virus in Trinidad and Tobago

Chikungunya Advice.

Dengue Advice.

HIV Advice.