Vaccinations for Brazil
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America with unparalleled biodiversity. The Amazon rainforest covers a large part of the country. Rio de Janeiro offers the famous Christ statue and Copacabana beach. The country is known for its carnival, football culture, bossa nova music and spectacular Iguaçu Falls.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Recommended (G)
Yellow fever is endemic. Vaccination strongly recommended due to risk, but not required. Endemic. Recommended for Amazon region and Iguazu Falls. Not needed for coastal areas like Rio and São Paulo.
Malaria risk
Malaria risk in Amazon region. No risk on the coast.
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Basic vaccination against three serious infectious diseases.
Protects against liver inflammation via contaminated food or water.
Protects against liver inflammation via blood or sexual contact.
Especially important when visiting family or for extended stays.
Additional vaccinations
When to start vaccinating?
Plan your vaccinations ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses for full protection. For yellow fever, you must be vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
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Practical travel information for Brazil
Best time to travel
May to September is drier across most of the country; carnival season falls in February/March.
Malaria
Malaria occurs mainly in the Amazon region. There is no risk on the coast or in Rio and São Paulo.
Our advice in short
- Yellow fever is advised for large parts of Brazil, including the Iguazu Falls and the Amazon region.
- Hepatitis A and DTP are standard; typhoid for touring trips.
- Dengue, Zika and chikungunya occur: daytime mosquito protection is essential.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance must yellow fever be given?
At least 10 days before arrival; the certificate is then valid for life.
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Overview Brazil
- Region: South America
- Base vaccinations: 3
- Additional: 2
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Recommended