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Brazil Travel Vaccines & Health

Key Highlights: Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Iguazu Falls, Amazon Rainforest, Bahia, beaches

Appointment Timing

Book clinic visits 6 to 8 weeks before departure to complete multi-dose courses (e.g. Rabies, Hep B).

Health Summary for UK Travellers

Yellow Fever is active in extensive parts of Brazil. Travellers visiting the Amazon, Iguazu, or interior states require vaccination.

Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement

Certificate required if arriving from yellow fever endemic countries. Yellow Fever vaccination is strongly recommended for all travellers visiting Iguazu Falls, Brasilia, Sao Paulo state, Minas Gerais, and the entire Amazon basin.

Malaria Risk Advisory

Mosquito Prevention Required

Affected Areas: Amazon rainforest basin (states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins).

Antimalarials (Atovaquone/Proguanil or Doxycycline) are recommended for stays in the Amazon region and interior jungle rivers. No risk in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Salvador, or Iguazu Falls.

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Consider for Specific Activities or Extended Stays

Recommended if trekking, visiting rural farming areas, handling animals, or staying with friends/relatives for more than 2 weeks.

Guidance source

NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro

Country guidance can change. Check the source and speak with a qualified travel-health professional before booking.

View Official NaTHNaC Country Page

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