Dominican Republic

Health

Compulsory vaccinations: none

Recommended immunisations: diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, malaria, polio, *TB, tetanus, typhoid
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month

Risks: malaria exists throughout the year especially in rural areas of the western provinces such as Castanuelas, Hondo Valle & Pepillo Salcedo. Rabies