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Vaccines

Yellow Fever: It is not obligatory in Peru and Bolivia. It is only necessary if you think staying in the jungle and living in precarioussanitary conditions. In any case it is highly recommended. You must apply for the minimum 10 days before the date of travel by the authorized medical center. However, there are only checking routine vaccination certificate to enter the country if they come from an infected area. This vaccine should not be administered to children under 9 months or people allergic to eggs.

The immunity is 10 years in theory, but in practice it is usually longer. After vaccination you will get an international certificate, keep a copy with you during your trip. Make a photocopy and take it in a different place of the original certificate.

Diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis: Obligatory for Peru and Bolivia. The vaccine should be applied as a preventive every 10 years. Remember that a complete tetanus vaccination requires three injections (six weeks and six months) and must be implemented on time. If you already conducted vaccination complete less than 10 years ago, just a single booster dose to return to extend the deadline immunization for another 10 years.

Typhus: It is not compulsory for Peru and Bolivia but it is very desirable. The disease is contracted by consuming contaminated food. Overall food prepared under unsafe conditions of hygiene. The vaccine is recommended for extended stays. The basic rules of hygiene will enable you to make a very good prevention of the disease.

Hepatitis A: It is not compulsory for Peru and Bolivia. The transmission of the disease is made orally, mainly due to the ingestion of contaminated food. The best prevention is to be attentive to the food consumed, water quality and hygiene. The vaccine is recommended for people who do not have a natural immunity against the disease..

Hepatitis B: It is not compulsory but is advisable if you are going to stay for a long time in places with poor hygiene conditionsand without adequate health care centers. Transmission of the disease occurs by sexual activity, blood or non-sterilized medical equipment.

Cholera: It is not obligatory in Peru and Bolivia and is not advised because of the adverse effects and low efficacy. Only should be administered whether to stay in places where there are outbreaks of cholera or extraordinary natural situations (floods, earthquakes, etc.)

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