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Travel to South America

Brazil • Peru • Argentina • Colombia • Ecuador • Chile

From the Amazon rainforest to Machu Picchu, South America offers adventure and culture. Many countries require Yellow Fever certification – plan ahead.

Required Vaccinations

Yellow Fever

Required

Required for Amazon regions and many countries

Hepatitis A

Required

Essential for all travelers

Typhoid

Required

Recommended for most destinations

Recommended Vaccinations

Hepatitis B

For extended stays

Rabies

For wildlife areas and rural regions

Cholera

For remote areas

Health & Safety Tips

  • Yellow Fever certificate often checked at borders
  • Altitude sickness prevention for Andes region
  • Use insect repellent in tropical areas
  • Drink bottled water in rural areas
  • Be cautious with raw vegetables and salads

Malaria Risk

Varies by Region

High risk in Amazon basin and rural areas. Lower risk in cities and high-altitude regions – check itinerary.

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