Ministry Of Health Urges High-Risk Groups To Get Flu Vaccine

The Ministry of Health advises members of the public that the 2026/2027 Influenza vaccines are available at public health facilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ministry continues to monitor the circulation of respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, through its established national surveillance systems. At this time, surveillance data do not indicate an unusual increase in respiratory illnesses. The public will be advised of any significant changes in disease trends that may require additional public health action.

The Ministry strongly urges individuals in the following high-risk categories, or those caring for loved ones who fall into these groups, to get vaccinated to prevent severe illness: