We use the Center for Disease Control traveler's health recommendations www.cdc.gov . Consult a personal travel doctor who will be knowledgeable about current epidemics.
Required:
Yellow fever is present in this region and vaccination it is recommended for travel to the pandemic zones in any of the countries of Tropical South America. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries if you have visited a pandemic area. For detailed information, see Comprehensive Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements . Also, find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center .
Recommended:
Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from eating uncooked fruits, vegetables or other items that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling.
Hepatitis B , especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11-12 years who did not receive the series as infants.
Malaria: your risk of malaria may be high in these countries, including some cities. See your health care provider for a prescription anti-malarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Tropical South America .
Rabies , if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, bicycling or engaging in certain occupational activities.
Typhoid vaccine. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors cause the largest outbreaks.
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