French Guiana

French Guiana

1. Country Information

• Continent: South America
• Region: South America

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for all travellers aged ≥1 year.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

• COVID-19
• Hepatitis A and B
• Poliomyelitis
• Rabies (in contact with animals)
• Typhoid
• Yellow fever

4. Routine Vaccinations

• Diphtheria
• Tetanus
• Whooping cough
• Chickenpox
• Influenza
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Poliomyelitis
• Shingles

5. Special Notes

• Malaria: Risk of malaria throughout the country except on the coast; prophylaxis is required.
• Yellow fever: Endemic risk; vaccination is mandatory for all travellers.
• Space Center: Home to the Guiana Space Centre (Europe's spaceport) in Kourou.