Micronesia

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel to provide general immunity.

Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccines before every trip.

Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccines before every trip.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date before travel.

Recommended for travelers to Micronesia due to potential exposure through food and water.

Routine vaccination recommended for all travelers, especially those without recent boosters.

Routine vaccination recommended for all travelers.

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip.

Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, and Shingles.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites, particularly around sunrise and sunset, to prevent dengue fever.

Dengue is a disease spread to humans by mosquito bites, causing severe flu-like symptoms. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue fever.

Before traveling to Micronesia, verify that your polio vaccination is current to prevent polio infection.

Polio is a highly contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. In severe cases, polio can damage a person's nervous system, leading to weakness or paralysis.

Prevent mosquito bites at all times to reduce the risk of chikungunya infection.

Chikungunya is a disease spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, causing fever and joint pain. A vaccine for the prevention of chikungunya is approved in Canada.

Before travel

Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

At least 8 weeks before travel

Check the latest vaccine recommendations for the Federated States of Micronesia.

Recommended year-round to prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika virus, dengue, and chikungunya.

Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and sleep under mosquito nets.

Recommended for all travelers to FSM to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis infections, especially for those who have not received a booster dose in the past 10 years.

Recommended for all travelers to FSM to prevent seasonal influenza, which can occur year-round in tropical climates.

To prevent mosquito-borne diseases, especially in rural areas.

To prevent gastrointestinal illness; consume only safe food and beverages.

Eat food that is cooked and served hot; drink boiled or bottled water.

Essential to prevent gastrointestinal illness; drink only bottled or treated water and eat thoroughly cooked foods.

Follow boil, cook, peel, or forget guidelines.

Necessary to prevent mosquito-borne diseases; use EPA-registered insect repellent and wear protective clothing.

To prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

Consider if traveling to areas with malaria risk.

Recommended for most travelers due to risk of exposure through contaminated food or water.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Considered for travelers who might have sexual contact with a new partner, get a tattoo, or have medical procedures.

Recommended to be fully vaccinated before travel to reduce risk of infection.

Considered for travelers who may have sexual contact with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or receive medical procedures.

Stay updated with vaccinations for travel.

Recommended for children who may be exposed to animals.

For longer stays or intimate contact with local populations.

Consider depending on the specific itinerary and activities.