Travelling to South America
If you are travelling to South American countries the following vaccinations are recommended;
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria pertussis
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid ( Hep B if required )
Meningococcal, Meningitis vaccination and Malaria medications may also be recommended depending on where, when and for how long you are travelling, this will be discussed during consultation.
The above vaccinations are recommendations only.
Please note that the Yellow Fever Vaccination is a mandatory vaccination when travelling to the South American countries.
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Yellow fever mainly spreads from the bite of infected mosquitoes. Travelers are strongly advised to vaccinate against this disease and a vaccination certificate from the approved centre is essential to re-enter the country. As this vaccination cannot be given with some vaccinations, it is best to seek travel vaccination advise well before the departure.
Rabies is characteristically transmitted by the bite or scratch from rabid infected animals.
People who are intending to work in farms and work with other animals are strongly advised to have this prophylactic anti-rabies vaccination. As this vaccination involves a series of three vaccinations it is recommended to plan ahead for this vaccination.
Malaria
The best approach to Malaria prevention is based on two defenses:
- Oral Prophylaxis Medication
- OR personal protection against malaria.
Because Malaria is wide spread and may be chloroquine resistant it is best to consult an ITVC doctor who may advise you of the most beneficial treatment on an individual basis depending on the duration of travel
