Bahamas Health Care and Vaccinations

Title Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes

Hepatitis A

Sometimes

Malaria

No

Rabies

No

Tetanus

Yes

Typhoid

Sometimes

Yellow Fever

No*

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers aged over one year travelling from an infected area.

Medical facilities are on a par with the USA, but can be costly. Medical insurance is recommended and should ideally cover the cost of air ambulance.

Food and drink

Bottled water is popular with tourists as the local water is salty to taste - although safe to drink. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other risks

There have been recent outbreaks of tuberculosis and malaria, so as a precaution many travelers prefer to get these vaccinations in any case. Hepatitis B vaccinations are also sometimes recommended.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.