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Tonga

Tonga is a popular tourist destination in the South Pacific.

Tonga is an upper middle-income country and often visited as part of a Pacific Island cruise. There are many Tongans living in Australia and New Zealand that frequently return home.  Accommodation can vary from homestays to luxury resorts.

Health advice will vary according to the reason for travel (holiday, work, volunteering, visiting friends or relatives), accommodation (5-star resort, Airbnb, home stay) length of stay, time of year (wet or dry season) and location (urban or rural).

Travel Vaccinations for Tonga

Tonga is low risk for exotic disease but there are a number of health concerns which might impact on your stay. It is important to be current for all your routine vaccines and to seek advice on whether other travel vaccines need to be considered. Speak with a healthcare provider 6-8 weeks before travel. Your current health status may also influence your travel plans.

Routine

Completed childhood immunisations, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine booster if > 10 years, Influenza > 65 years, Influenza > 6 months and < 5 years, Pneumonia vaccine > 65 years, Shingles > 65 years, RSV vaccine > 75 years.

Routine (other)

To consider if immune-suppressed (check with health provider).

Recommended

Hepatitis A, Influenza, COVID-19.

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

Hepatitis B (if unvaccinated), Typhoid.

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Rabies.

Particular to age

Measles booster if born between 1966 and 1980.

Travel Considerations

Consider taking a basic medical kit plus extras according to your intended activities. Always carry a letter regarding your medications and make sure it is easily accessible. Never travel without insurance.

Accidents

Travellers are much more likely to die or be injured than to be sick with an exotic disease. Travellers in the age group 15-44 are...

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Allergy

Allergy can present in different ways. Red, itchy lumps can occur anywhere on the body. Inhaled allergens eg pollens can cause an itchy runny nose and...

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Bed Bugs

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Diving Accidents

While it is estimated that there is only about 1 fatality for every 200,000 dives, about half of these occur in divers with fewer than 20 dives...

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Extreme Weather

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Mosquito Avoidance Measures

Mosquito-borne and insect-borne diseases pose a significant threat to travellers, especially those who are considering a long-term stay in a...

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Respiratory Tract Infections

Respiratory tract infections (RTI’s) are the 3rd most common health issue affecting international travellers. Attack rates range from 5% to 40% depending on the...

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Security

For most people, overseas travel is “occasional” rather than “usual”. For some it is a very new experience. Security issues should not be forgotten...

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Skin Infections

A skin infection is a condition in which germs enter through the skin, The infection can cause pain, swelling and skin discolouration. If neglected there can...

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Sun Protection

At high-risk times it can take just 10 minutes to experience a significant sunburn. There are many ways to reduce the risks of sunburn and skin cancer...

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Travel Insurance

There is nothing wrong with travelling on the cheap. It is almost a rite of passage for young travellers. It often means very basic accommodation, street...

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Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is the commonest health issue experienced by travellers to lower income countries. Applies more for travellers who have grown up in a high-income...

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Tropical Ear

Swimmer’s ear is a common health problem in hot, humid climates. It is an inflammation of the lining of the outer ear canal. In 98% cases it is caused by...

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Diseases

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Covid-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused...

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Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious respiratory virus...

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Tuberculosis

This dreaded infection has killed many famous people in the prime

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Ciguatera Poisoning

Ciguatera is a special form of poisoning that...

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. It is mostly transmitted..

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Zika

Zika is a viral disease transmitted from animals and...

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Leptospirosis

A common infectious disease in tropical and subtropical regions...

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Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitos...

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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever, also known as ‘break bone’ fever, due to...

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In the News

  • Dr Bob Kass
  • February 16, 2026

A cluster of typhoid cases in Tonga

Three cases of typhoid have been confirmed in the village of Hofoa, Tonga.  According to the Ministry of Health, transmission is localised to 2 family groups and contact tracing is ongoing. 

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  • Dr Bob Kass
  • May 29, 2025

Increased reports of Dengue fever across the Pacific region

The Ministry of Health in the Cook Islands has officially declared an outbreak of dengue fever on Rarotonga, the largest island in the group...

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Last Updated: 16 August 2024

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