Vaccinations for Colombia
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Colombia
Colombia is transforming from conflict zone to top destination. Cartagena has a beautiful colonial old town, Medellín has been reborn as an innovative metropolis. The country offers coffee region, Caribbean beaches, Amazon jungle and the Ciudad Perdida trekking. Colombian hospitality is heartfelt.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Recommended (G1)
Yellow fever is endemic. Vaccination recommended. Required when transiting from high-risk area (any transit duration). Endemisch. Aanbevolen voor gebieden <2300m. Verplicht bij binnenkomst vanuit Angola, Brazilië, Congo en Oeganda. Niet nodig voor Bogotá.
Malaria risk
Malaria risk in areas <1700m. No risk in Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena.
Need malaria tablets for this trip? Request a prescription online - a practitioner reviews your request.
Request prescriptionBase vaccinations
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.
Last minute trip? We can often help within the same week. Contact us.
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Let our specialists advise you. We create a personal vaccination program for your trip to Colombia.
Overview Colombia
- Region: South America
- Base vaccinations: 3
- Additional: 2
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Recommended