French Guiana Travel Health Brief 2026 | Medova

French Guiana

Health Overview

When traveling to French Guiana, it's important to be aware of local health conditions. Based on WHO data from 2024, the country's Medova regional health index is N/A/100 (higher means better measured conditions; this is a regional indicator, not a personal risk assessment), in the "Excellent" band. Key vaccinations to consider include Chikungunya Vaccine, Influenza Vaccine, Pneumococcal Vaccine, BCG Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine, HPV Vaccine, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Polio (IPV), Hepatitis A, Dengue Vaccine, Yellow Fever Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, COVID-19, Varicella Vaccine, Tdap Vaccine. Consider discussing your trip with a travel medicine professional before departure.

Last updated: 10/1/2026

Vaccine Requirements

1 required vaccines14 recommended vaccines

Required vaccines

This vaccine is legally required — you may be asked for proof at the border

Yellow Fever Vaccine

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Proof required

1 doseStart 10 days before travel

Recommended vaccines

Doctors advise getting this vaccine for your safety

Chikungunya Vaccine

1 dose

Influenza Vaccine

1 doseValid for 1 year

Pneumococcal Vaccine

4 doses

≥65 years or medical conditions

BCG Vaccine

1 dose

Hepatitis B Vaccine

3 doses

HPV Vaccine

Recommended for adolescents and young adults up to age 26. May be offered up to age 45 in some circumstances.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

2 doses

4 doses

3 doses

4 doses

2 doses

2 doses

1 doseValid for 10 years

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Data sources: WHO International Travel and HealthCDC Yellow BookWHO Global Health Observatory (GHO)

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