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Dominican Republic: which vaccines to travel?

The vaccines usually advised for Dominican Republic when departing from Belgium, with the lead times to respect — based on the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM).

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Yellow fever required if arriving from an endemic country Malaria: risk limited to certain regions

Recommended

Hepatitis Aas early as possible (1st dose already protective)
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTPa)keep the booster current (every 10 years)
Poliobooster for 16+ to Asia/Africa; sometimes compulsory (long stays)
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)be up to date (2 doses) before departure

Consider depending on the trip

Rabiespre-exposure: 2 doses, start early enough
Hepatitis Bstart early (multi-week schedule)
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Source

Institute of Tropical Medicine (Wanda) ↗

Last updated: August 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is any vaccine required for Dominican Republic?

No vaccine is required if you arrive directly from Belgium. Yellow fever is only asked for if you come from (or transit through) a country where it circulates.

Is there a malaria risk?

Malaria: risk limited to certain regions. Depending on the region and season, prevention (prescription tablets) and mosquito-bite protection may be advised.

How far ahead of departure should I start?

Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before departure, to complete multi-dose schedules. Yellow fever, where it applies, must be given at least 10 days before arrival.

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