How do i know if i need vaccines for dominican republic?

Depends: On what vaccines you have already had in your life ; where you are going exactly in country. 1. Td or tdap w/in 10 years 2. Mmr if born post1956 ; uncertain if have had 2 doses. 3. Hepatitis a --protect against food born illness. 4. Typhoid if eating beyond major hotels. Malaria coverage: for all areas (including resort areas) except cities of santiago ; santo domingo 5.See travel specialist.