Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

1. Country Information

• Continent: Australia and Oceania
• Region: Oceania

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

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

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

• Malaria: Risk of malaria on many islands; antimalarial prophylaxis is recommended.
• Dengue: Risk of dengue; use mosquito protection measures.
• Limited Medical Infrastructure: Outside the capital, Honiara, access to healthcare is very limited.