Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - Central America and the Caribbean
Malaria, vaccinations Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - relevant?
It is important with the right travel immunisations for Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.).
Here is information about which vaccinations are needed for a trip to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) depending on the length of your trip.
Select duration of the journey
Less than 1 month
1 to 5 months
6 months or longer
Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - Less than 1 month
By a journey to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Read more about diphteria here.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through contaminated food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 25 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months.
Read more about hepatitis A here.
The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - Less than 1 month
By a journey to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
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Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - 1 to 5 monthsBy a journey to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Read more about diphteria here.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through contaminated food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 25 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months.
Read more about hepatitis A here.
The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - Less than 1 month
By a journey to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
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Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - 1 to 5 monthsBy a journey to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving:: | | 
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Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) - 6 months or longerBy a journey to Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) on 6 months or longer recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Hepatitis B | | 3 - 4 weeks | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | 
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Read more about diphteria here.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through contaminated food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 25 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months.
Read more about hepatitis A here.
The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infects through blood, sexual activities and, in small children, through saliva. The vaccination consists of 2 vaccinations about 4 weeks apart and a third 6 months later. The protection is for at least 25 years perhaps life long.
Read more about hepatitis B here.
The hepatitis B vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis A.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus vaccinations are usually given in combination with diphtheria vaccine. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.