Christine Hogg is the Associate Digital Editor at PAX Global Media
We’ve compiled an extensive list with files from the Government of Canada’s website that covers everything from which vaccines your clients need, to any current health warnings or alerts, and visa requirements so that they’re ready to go once those tickets are booked.
Editor’s note: For the most up-to-date information, always consult travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories prior to travelling.
Anguilla
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 90 days Zika virus: Present risk
Credit: Anguilla Tourist Board
Antigua and Barbuda
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination recommended Visa: Not required Zika virus: Present risk
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Aruba
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 30 days Zika virus: Present risk
Bahamas
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 240 days Zika virus: Present risk
Barbados
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 180 days Zika virus: Present risk
Credit: Barbados Tourist Board
Belize
Malaria: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this country. Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required Zika virus: Present risk
Bermuda
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required Zika virus: Present risk
British Virgin Islands
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required Zika virus: Present risk
Cayman Islands
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 180 days Zika virus: Present risk
Costa Rica
Malaria: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this country. Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Visa not required, if staying less than 90 days Zika virus: Present risk
Cuba
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Tourist card required (valid 30 days) Zika virus: Present risk
Dominica
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 180 days Zika virus: Present risk
Dominican Republic
Malaria: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this country. Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year you are travelling. Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required if staying less than 90 days Zika virus: Present risk
Grenada
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: not required if staying less than 30 days Zika virus: Present risk
Guadeloupe
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required if staying less than 90 days Zika virus: Present risk
Jamaica
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required if staying less than 90 days Zika virus: Present risk
Martinique
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required Zika virus: Present risk
Mexico
Malaria: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this country. Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year you are travelling. Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Measles: Ongoing outbreak. Vaccinations recommended/updated Zika virus: Present risk
Puerto Rico
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 180 days Zika virus: Present risk
St. Kitts and Nevis
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: not required if staying less than 180 days Zika virus: Present risk
St. Lucia
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required if staying less than six weeks Zika virus: Present risk
St. Martin
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 90 days Zika virus: Present risk
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: not required Zika virus: Present risk
Credit: SVTG Tourist Board
Turks and Caicos
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required Zika virus: Present risk
U.S. Virgin Islands
Malaria: No risk Yellow Fever: No risk Hep A/Hep B: Vaccination encouraged Visa: Not required, if staying less than 180 days Zika virus: present risk
Good to know
Both Dengue fever and chikungunya occur in all countries listed above.
Jamaica is currently experiencing an outbreak of Dengue, and Mexico is currently responding to a measles outbreak.
Dengue fever is a viral disease that can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some cases it leads to dengue haemorrhagic fever, which can be fatal. Chikungunya is a virus that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years. Both are caused by mosquito bites.
Prior to travelling to any of the countries, travel agents should encourage their clients to ensure all their routine vaccinations are up to date, such as the MMVR, which protects against measles; the influenza vaccine, polio, and tetanus.
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