Travel Health
Vaccinations Solomon Islands (Brits overzees gebied)
For Solomon Islands (Brits overzees gebied), LCR recommends DTP, Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Mosquitoes, among others.
General advice
DTP
DTP vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination against DTP before you go to this country.
Yellow fever
There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. However, if you come from an other country where there is a risk of yellow fever, the vaccination is compulsory and must be given at least ten days prior to arrival. Ask an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre if you need a vaccination.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination before you go to this country.
Mosquitoes
There are illnesses in this country that you can get from mosquitoes, for example zika virus, chikungunya and dengue (break-bone fever). Protect yourself well against mosquito bites during the day (between sunrise and sunset). See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch).
Depends on your trip
Typhoid
Will you be staying in this country for more than 3 months? Then get vaccinated against typhoid fever. Vaccination against typhoid fever is sometimes also recommended if you are staying in this country for more than two weeks. This depends on the circumstances and your medical situation. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Dengue
You may get dengue (break-bone fever) in this country. Vaccination is recommended for some people before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Hepatitis B
Some people need to get a vaccination against hepatitis B before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Malaria
The risk of malaria is high in this country. Protect yourself against mosquito bites from sunset to sunrise. See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch). You also need to take tablets to prevent malaria. Different people need to take different tablets. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Tuberculosis
There is a higher risk that you will get tuberculosis in this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre. They will tell you if you need a vaccination against tuberculosis or if you should have a test to see if you are infected. The advice is different for different people.
Source: National Coordination Centre for Travellers' Health (LCR). Last updated June 18, 2026 · Open the LCR page
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Frequently asked questions
- Which vaccinations are required for Solomon Islands (Brits overzees gebied)?
- LCR does not list a vaccination that is required for entry to Solomon Islands (Brits overzees gebied). Recommended vaccines include DTP, Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Mosquitoes.
- Which vaccinations are recommended for Solomon Islands (Brits overzees gebied)?
- According to LCR, travel to Solomon Islands (Brits overzees gebied) typically includes: DTP, Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Mosquitoes. Whether you need them depends on your health, trip length and activities.
- When should I get travel vaccinations?
- Book a travel clinic appointment 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need more than one dose.