Medical Summary
The health risk information presented here is summarized from Shoreland Travax®, a decision-support tool used by health care providers to perform a detailed health risk analysis based on specific locations, individual travel styles, and traveler risk behaviors. Travax provides practitioners current, independently researched malaria risk and prevention recommendations in a map-based format that goes beyond the annual WHO and US CDC statements included here. Not included here are current reports from Travax of disease outbreaks or environmental events that may pose elevated risks to travelers’ health and safety. The Providers section of this site offers a directory of health care providers who utilize Shoreland Travax for travel health counseling. Learn more about the detailed reports and maps available from these practitioners (includes links to samples).
General Information
Bermuda is classified as high income. Located in the Atlantic Ocean (east of the US), the climate is classified as humid equatorial (long dry season).
Vaccinations
Depending on your itinerary, your personal risk factors, and the length of your visit, your health care provider may offer you vaccination against COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, rabies, or typhoid fever. Routine immunizations, such as those that prevent tetanus/diphtheria or "childhood" diseases, should be reviewed and updated as needed.
Malaria
See also: Library article for Malaria
The following is current information as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
WHO—International Travel and Health (current online update, Country List)
No statement given.CDC—Health Information for International Travel (current online edition)
Areas with malaria: None.
Drug resistance: Not applicable.
Other Concerns
Travelers' Diarrhea
See also: Library article for Travelers' Diarrhea
Minimal risk (comparable to that in other industrialized countries) exists throughout the country. Community sanitation and food safety measures are generally good, and health concerns related to food and beverage consumption are minimal. Risk for viral gastroenteritis (e.g., norovirus) may be elevated based on season, traveler itinerary, and/or level of community transmission.
Travelers should carry loperamide for self-treatment of diarrhea and, if risk is moderate to high, an antibiotic to add if diarrhea is severe. Consult a knowledgeable health care provider regarding which antibiotic is appropriate for you and most effective for your destination.
Other Food-Borne Illnesses
Precautions to prevent seafood poisoning may be needed.
Insect- and Arthropod-Borne Diseases
Chikungunya, dengue may pose a risk. Personal protective measures are important.
Other Disease and Health Risks
Additional concerns include leptospirosis, marine hazards.
Consular Advice
The material below includes information from the US Department of State (DOS), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), as well as from additional open-source material. Standard safety precautions that apply to all international travel can be found in the Library article Safety and Security.
Terrorism Risk
No intrinsic risk of attack by terrorist groups exists, but unforeseen attacks are possible.
Crime
Moderate risk of violent crime (assault, armed robbery, drug and gang-related violence, and sexual assault) exists throughout the country, especially in remote areas.
Moderate risk of petty crime exists at tourist attractions. Theft of valuables from unattended vehicles is common.
Risk exists of robberies and/or assaults occurring after consuming intentionally drugged food or drink; tourists are frequently targeted.
Water Safety
Rent water sports equipment from reputable operators. Scuba dive only with personnel certified by PADI or NAUI, and use equipment only from PADI- or NAUI-certified dive operators.
Transportation Safety
National incidence data on traffic-related injury or death are not available.
Airline Safety
The US Federal Aviation Administration has determined that the civil aviation authority of this country oversees its air carriers in accordance with minimum international safety standards.
Natural Disasters
The hurricane season is from June through November. Floods may occur.
Consular Information
Selected Embassies or Consulates in Bermuda
- United States: [+1-441] 295-1342; bm.usconsulate.gov
- Canada: [+1-844] 880-6519; https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies-consulates/bermuda
- United Kingdom: [+1-441] 292-3600; www.gov.uk/world/organisations/governors-office-hamilton
- Australia: Australia does not have an embassy or consulate in Bermuda.
Bermuda's Embassies or Consulates in Selected Countries
- In the U.S.: Bermuda does not have an embassy or consulate in the U.S.
- In Canada: Bermuda does not have an embassy or consulate in Canada.
- In the U.K.: bdalondonoffice.co.uk
- In Australia: Bermuda does not have an embassy or consulate in Australia.
Visa/HIV Testing
HIV and hepatitis testing may be required to obtain a work or residence visa.
