Medical Guidlines
- An Island Expeditions medical questionnaire must be completed prior to your trip departure.
- Though not rigorous, our trips can be physically challenging at times; however, all activities are optional.
- you are responsible for consulting a medical professional prior to trip departure regarding any health considerations.
Shots and Vaccinations
- There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for entering Belize; however, you should always consult with your doctor before travelling.
Covid
- There are no longer any COVID travel requirements. More information can be found here.
Tetanus
- A current tetanus inoculation is strongly recommended for any of our trips.
Hepatitis A
- Transmitted mostly through contaminated food or water.
- HAVRIX is a series of two inoculations: the first covers you for 1 year and the second is good for up to 20 years.
- There is also another option which covers you for Hepatitis A & B, called TWINRIX.
Typhoid & Polio
- Not considered a problem in Belize. Consult with your doctor about precautions and appropriate vaccinations.
Dengue Fever
- Transmitted mostly through mosquitoes.
- It's becoming more prevalent in rural and even urban areas in the tropics.
- The most important preventative measures are to cover bare skin and wear repelent containing Deet
- For more information click here.
Zika Virus
- Transmitted mostly through mosquitos.
- Most people infected have no symptoms
- Identified on four continents, and in more than 20 countries, including the United States.
- The most important preventative measures are to cover bare skin and wear repellent containing Deet
- For more information click here.
Chikungunya
- Transmitted mostly through mosquitos.
- The most important preventative measures are to cover bare skin and wear repellent containing Deet
- There is no preventative vaccine against Chikungunya.
- For more information click here.
More Web Resources
Note: If you experience any unusual symptoms after returning home from your trip please call our office and let us know what’s happening as we may have information that will be helpful to you.
Traveling with a CPAP Machine
- Most mainland accommodations in Belize will have 110V outlets in the rooms.
- For stays at Glover's or Lighthouse Reef Basecamps you will need to make arrangements with us in advance for an overnight power source to supply your CPAP machine as the tents do not have power.
Check your machines power supply for the technical specifications and the required voltage. Most CPAP machines operate in the 2 to 5 Amp range, or require at least 100W-200W capacity. If your system is not 12V you will need to bring an inverter to switch the current from 12V to 110V. These inverters range in price from $25 to $60 and vary in capacity. You will need to make sure you have the appropriate connections to attach your power supply to these 12V terminals using alligator clips.