Barbados Vaccinations

Xxhaylsxx

Hey there, not sure if i am even allowed post this here but having a little panic attack.
I am travelling to Barbados this coming Saturday and have just read I might need vaccinations! Is this true?
Will I be unable to travel now?
Thanks for any replies

MiCr0

check with the TMB
http://tmb.ie/destinations/overview.asp?country=Barbados

Todd Gack

The vaccinations aren't mandatory by the way, it's up to you. In any case some vaccines like typhoid take 2 weeks to take affect.

schemingbohemia

From the UK's fit for travel website
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/caribbean/barbados.aspx#ImmunisationHeading


I'd say you'd be absolutely fine for travelling without any vaccinations.

hytrogen

Am not a GP but someone who travels worldy & also a last minute organiser for things like this, If you can get them do, it's better to be safe than sorry. But some may put you on your back for a night or two. If not ask your GP if they can supply you some tablets for some disease prevention.
Enjoy your travels!

Narsil

When we were going on holidays to Barbados in 2007 I asked my doctor about vaccinations. He said none are compulsory, but I could get tetanus and Hep A. I did this just in case, but I really didn't need to. The hotel we stayed in (Crystal Cove) was gorgeous and the people are really friendly. It's not exactly a third world country so you should be fine with no vaccinations!

Enjoy your trip, it's a gorgeous island:)

pancakes101

was there 2 years ago, none needed, its fairly modernised, good food hygiene etc, just drink bottled water and u will be fine

Fizman

I was in Barbados 2 months ago. No vaccinations needed whatsoever.