Information on this page is only intended as a guide to the travel vaccinations recommended for this country
CuraƧao is an island in the western Caribbean. The island is part of whats known as the ABC islands, alongwith Aruba & Bonaire.
Recommended Travel Vaccines for Curacao
| ALL TRAVELLERS | SOME TRAVELLERS | COURSE* | |
| Hepatitis A |  | 2 weeks before travel 1 dose | |
| Hepatitis B | | 3 weeks before travel 3 doses | |
| TetanusĀ | | | Anytime before travel 1 dose |
| RabiesĀ | | 4 weeks before travel 3 doses | |
| Yellow FeverĀ | | 10 days before travel 1 dose |
*Vaccination schedules are approximate and are calculated based on the first dose. Schedules are subject to change depending on your individual needs and will be discussed in your appointment. These are the minimum times required to complete courses or for vaccines to become fully effective. You can always start your course of vaccinations earlier than stated, as vaccines work best when your body has time to process them. Your Travel Nurse will discuss any health implications in your appointment
Yellow Fever in Curacao
There is no risk of Yellow Fever in Curacao.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers overĀ 9 monthsĀ or overĀ arriving fromĀ countries with risk of yellow feverĀ transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Malaria Risk inĀ Curacao
MalariaĀ is not present in Curacao.
Other Health Risks
Chikungunya in Curacao
There is a risk of Chikungunya virus in this country. Spread by mosquitos, Chikungunya virus is widespread across Africa, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent and the Philippines. Occasionally, the virus can be found in other countries where the mosquito that spreads Chikungunya can also be found. There is no vaccination against Chikungunya, it is important to protect yourself with bite avoidance products like DEET. For more information –Ā click here.
Zika VirusĀ inĀ Curacao
Zika is a viral infection transmitted by daytime biting mosquitoes. These mosquitoes bite an infected person and then spread the infection to others when they bite again. Pregnant women are advised not to travel into Zika regions, and male partners must use condoms for 6 months after travel into affected areas to prevent sexual transmission of the disease to a pregnant partner. If planning pregnancy, female travellers should avoid getting pregnant for at least 8 weeks after being in a Zika region. Whereas men must avoid getting a woman pregnant for at least 6 months following travel into a Zika region as the virus can survive in sperm for much longer and can be sexually transmitted. For more information –Ā click here.
Dengue Fever in Curacao
There is a risk of Dengue Fever. It is spread by a species of mosquito called Aedes aegypti, otherwise known as the ātiger mosquitoā which mainly bites during the day. The illness is widespread throughout the tropics and subtropics, affecting over 100 countries with approximately 50 million cases globally a year. Currently most infections occur in SE Asia, South and Central America, Mexico, Africa, Indian sub-continent, Hawaii and the Pacific. There is currently no vaccination against Dengue Fever, it is therefore important to protect yourself during the day with bite avoidance products like DEET. For more information – click here.
We recommend you book a consultation with one of our specialist Travel Health Nurses to determine the exact vaccinations recommended for you based on a bespoke risk assessment that will take into account your itinerary, medical history, activities and length of travel, which are all risk factors affecting your immunisation recommendations. If you would like to book with us please call 01341 555 061 or click here. For the most up to date information, visit Fit For Travel and search for the countries you are travelling to.
