HEALTH REGULATIONS

Before visiting the USA you may need to get the following vaccinations or take the following precautions. It is best to seek medical advice as your individual health and your planned activities will be a factor. Seek advice 4-6 weeks before travel.

Required Vaccinations

• There are no vaccinations required for entry to the USA.

Routine and Recommended Vaccinations

• It is recommended that passengers are up to date on routine vaccinations including diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), polio, shingles, varicella (chickenpox), and yearly flu shots.
• A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for passengers aged 6 months and older. Passengers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months are advised to receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
• A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended.
• A rabies vaccination is recommended for passengers whose activities mean they will be around dogs or wildlife.

General Advice

• West Nile virus is present in the USA. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Dengue is present in the USA. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.
• Avian/bird flu is present in the USA. Passengers are advised to avoid domestic and wild poultry.
• Zika is present in the USA. Passengers are advised to avoid bug bites.

For further information on these recommendations, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC).