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Cuba: Fast Facts For Families
We love Cuba as a family destination, and so do millions of other Canadians, Brits, Europeans, and Aussies. Americans likely won’t be far behind. If you’re considering traveling to Cuba with your baby or toddler, here are some basics to help you decide...
Health:
Michael Moore may have exaggerated a little, but Cuba’s health care IS good, and tourists are well looked after should they require medical attention. Most hotels and resorts have medical staff on site (or at least on call).
Aside from having your routine vaccination schedule up-to-date, no additional shots are required to visit Cuba. Some choose to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A & B.
The CDC reports no known risk for malaria in Cuba, but since it is a tropical Caribbean country, there is a very small risk of dengue. Protection from mosquito and insect bites is recommended.
The tap water is potable, and safe for bathing, toothbrushing, washing dishes, etc. Bottled water (readily available) may be preferred for drinking and preparing formula, mixing cereal, etc.
Questions Regarding The Dominican Republic…
Recently Melodie sent me an email regarding the Dominican Republic…
Hello! I just recently saw your website and I would like to say how great it is that you have established this! We have a 3 yr old and a 7 month old and this site has a lot of useful tips and info!
We are planning a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in January. Our baby will be 9 months old by then. We were advised that we have to get Hepatitis shots and anti-malaria pills. The pediatrician told us that the baby is too young to get the Hepa shots but is ok to take the anti-malaria pills. Does anyone have any inputs on health precautions?
Also, because the baby cannot get the shots, we were also thinking of bringing ready to drink formula but that (along with the jarred baby food for a week, diapers, etc etc), will surely take up all the luggage allowance, not to mention it is twice the price of the powdered one. Does anyone have any experience with this or is bottled water ok to use with the powdered formula? Read more »
