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Barbados

Vaccinations Barbados

Planning a trip to Barbados soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Barbados carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

Barbados is an island nation located at the easternmost edge of the Caribbean. It consists of a single island, which is part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. Barbados is the easternmost island of the Antilles. The south and west coasts feature many beaches with fine sand and coral reefs. The island has a tropical climate with an average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and abundant rainfall, especially inland. The rainy season lasts from June to November.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe North America
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 220 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is December to July

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverZika virus
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