Health Information for Travelers to the Caribbean. The Centers for Disease Control provide information on diseases in the area, as well as recommended vaccinations.

Malaria Risk. Malaria is a serious disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito and can be found in the Caribbean in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.

Recent Outbreaks – Haiti and the Dominican Republic. An outbreak of poliomyelitis is occurring in Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Travel Warnings. The State Department issues travel warnings to specific countries based on all relevant information, in order to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country.

Foreign Entry Requirements. The State Department provides a listing of the foreign entry requirements for every country. This includes information on passports, visas, immunizations, HIV testing, and any fees that may be required.