Saint Kitts & Nevis

Recommended Vaccinations For Saint Kitts & Nevis

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis A Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

For Some Travellers

Typhoid Fever Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.

Rabies Vaccine

Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers whose activities or employment may bring them into direct contact with bats (i.e. adventure travellers, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers, etc.).

Yellow Fever Vaccine

There is no risk of yellow fever transmission in this country. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Recommended Medications For Saint Kitts & Nevis

There are no recommendations for Saint Kitts & Nevis at this time.

Diseases To Be Aware of for Saint Kitts & Nevis

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis B

There is a risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Hepatitis A

There is a risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Saint Kitts and Nevis through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.

Dengue Fever

Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur.

For Some Travellers

Rabies

Rabies may be present in bats, but has not been reported in domestic or wild animals in this country.

Zika Fever

Zika fever may occur in this country.

Typhoid Fever

Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Saint Kitts and Nevis, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.

Yellow Fever

There is no risk of yellow fever transmission in this country. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Safety & Security in Saint Kitts & Nevis

Personal Safety

The crime rate is low in this country, and most travellers have no trouble. However, petty crime, such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, or other theft can occur in any crowded area or tourist destination. Always be alert to your personal safety. Keep valuables secured and out of sight. Safeguard your important documents, such as your passport. Avoid walking alone at night. Do not carry large amounts of cash. Do not accept drinks or food from strangers and never leave your drinks out of your sight.

Violent crime does occur in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Even if visiting family, remain alert to personal safety.

Roads are generally in good condition, but exercise caution at night as some areas are not well lit and animals sometimes stray onto the roads.