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Puerto Rico

Vaccinations Puerto Rico

Planning a trip to Puerto Rico soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Puerto Rico 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.

Puerto Rico, officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Greater Antilles and is located to the east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. In general, the weather in Puerto Rico is warm and humid, with an average temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius. Rain falls year-round and can be sudden and heavy.

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 106 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is December to April

Mandatory vaccinations

None

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis ARabiesSchistosomiasisZika virus
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