The Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization recommend that all Canadians receive the appropriate vaccinations and health advice before traveling to Belize. These recommendations apply to travelers staying at deluxe hotels and resorts, as high-quality accommodations do not necessarily reduce the risk of certain foodborne and waterborne diseases. Book a travel consultation today to get fully prepared for your trip.
All travelers should ensure they are up-to-date with their routine immunizations. Some of these vaccines include: ● Chickenpox (Varicella) ● Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis ● Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) ● Pneumococcal (for adults aged 65 years and older, and all adults with chronic diseases or immunocompromising conditions)
Read moreTravelers should receive travel-related vaccines tailored for Belize based on their itinerary and vaccination history. See below!
Read moreThere is no risk of Yellow Fever in Belize, and an official Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is not required for entry. However, if you are arriving from a country where Yellow Fever is present, you may need proof of vaccination. Consult our experts for more details.
Read moreMalaria is mostly not present in Belize, with little risk in certain areas. We recommend discussing the need for anti-malaria medications during your consultation, based on your specific travel plans.
Read moreThere is a high risk for all travelers, including those staying in deluxe accommodations, as traveler's diarrhea affects up to 50% of travelers. It is advisable to take precautions with food and beverages. Travelers are recommended to carry self-treatment medications for diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. TravelVAX can provide you with these self-treatment medications, including an emergency antibiotic in case you experience these issues during your trip.
Read moreHigh-altitude illness is not an issue in Belize, as most of the country is at a low elevation. Our travel consultant will review your itinerary and will determine if you will be in any high-altitude areas and will provide you the necessary information and prescription medications to prevent altitude sickness.
Read moreRisk of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika exists in Belize. Risk varies seasonally. There is greater risk of these diseases in urban and suburban areas than rural regions. Traveler’s specific risk depends on factors such as specific areas of stay, length of stay, type of trip, activities involved, and etc. and should be discussed with one of our TravelVAX practitioner. It is very important that travelers observe insect precautions as there are currently no vaccines available against these diseases. Our Travel health practitioners will provide you with complete instructions on general protective measures and the selection and use of an insect repellent.
Read moreRecovery from the illness can take people weeks or months, leading to time absent from work, school, or daily life.
More than 686,000 people die every year due to complications of Hepatitis B, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi), which only lives in humans.
Chikungunya means to become controlled and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with severe joint pain.
Rabies is a viral disease, which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories.
Recommended for all travelers during influenza season which is from October through April.
Traveler’s diarrhea is the most common health problem for travelers, affecting up to 70% of travelers going to a developing country.