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Suriname

Vaccinations Suriname

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

Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a country located on the northern coast of South America, with Paramaribo as its capital. The country shares borders with Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana, and has a coastline that stretches for 386 km. Suriname is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, featuring swamps, hilly landscapes, and mountains. The majority of Suriname is covered by tropical rainforest, and several rivers cross the country flowing from south to north. It has a tropical climate, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 31 degrees Celsius. There is frequent rainfall, especially during the rainy season from April to August.

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 South America
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 258 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is February, March, August to November

Mandatory vaccinations

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

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverDTPYellow feverHepatitis AHepatitis BMalariaRabiesSchistosomiasisZika virus
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