Travel Vaccinations for Brazil
Brazil is a vast country in South America. It’s borders are shared with Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname.
RECOMMENDED TRAVEL VACCINES FOR BRAZIL
| ALL TRAVELLERS | SOME TRAVELLERS | COURSE* | |
| TETANUS |  |
Anytime before travel 1 dose |
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| DIPHTHERIA | |
Anytime before travel 1 dose |
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| HEPATITIS A | |
2 weeks before travel 1 dose |
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| HEPATITIS B | |
3 weeks before travel 3 doses |
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| MMR | |
1 month before travel 2 doses |
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| RABIES | |
4 weeks before travel 3 doses |
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| TYPHOID | |
2 weeks before travel 1 dose |
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| YELLOW FEVER | |
10 days before travel 1 dose |
*Vaccination schedules are approximate and are calculated based on the first dose. Schedules are subject to change depending on your individual needs and will be discussed in your appointment. These are the minimum times required to complete courses or for vaccines to become fully effective. You can always start your course of vaccinations earlier than stated, as vaccines work best when your body has time to process them. Your Travel Nurse will discuss any health implications in your appointment
YELLOW FEVER IN BRAZIL
There is a risk of Yellow Fever in Brazil.
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 9 months of age arriving from Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
MALARIA RISK IN BRAZIL
Malaria is present in Brazil.
There is no vaccination for Malaria, you will need to take Antimalarial tablets as it is a high risk area. We recommend you have a consultation with our expert Travel Nurses to talk through your Antimalarial medication options.
For a detailed map of the Malaria risk in this country, click here (Source: fitfortravel)