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🇧🇴 Vaccines for Bolivia

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Bolivia

Yellow Fever is recommended and required if visiting jungle regions — La Paz and the Altiplano are low risk but the eastern lowlands are not. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are standard. Malaria risk in lowland areas. Altitude sickness is a practical concern for most visitors arriving in La Paz.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Required if arriving from endemic country. Recommended for Amazon/lowland areas.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Rabies
Animal bites risk.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (Amazon lowlands and Yungas — not La Paz, Sucre or high altitude areas)
  • ⚠Dengue (lowland areas)
  • ⚠Altitude sickness (La Paz, Uyuni salt flats)
  • ⚠Yellow Fever (jungle areas)
  • ⚠Chagas disease (rural)
Notes: No malaria risk in La Paz (altitude 3600m) or Uyuni. Malaria prophylaxis for Amazon/lowland areas. Yellow Fever for jungle travel. Altitude sickness a significant concern in highlands.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€522
(~$568)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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When to book

Book 4–6 weeks before travel. Yellow Fever must be done at least 10 days before entering risk areas. Hepatitis A and Typhoid can be done 2–3 weeks before departure.

Common questions
Do I need Yellow Fever vaccine for Bolivia?
Yellow Fever is recommended and required for jungle and lowland areas of Bolivia. It is not required for La Paz or the Altiplano. If visiting Santa Cruz, Beni, or the Amazon lowlands, vaccination is essential.
Is altitude sickness a risk in Bolivia?
Yes. La Paz sits at 3600m and El Alto at 4150m — among the highest cities in the world. Altitude sickness is common on arrival. Acclimatise carefully, avoid alcohol and heavy exertion on first days, and consider Diamox (prescription) if you have a history of altitude problems.
Is there malaria in Bolivia?
Malaria risk in Bolivia exists in lowland jungle areas. There is no risk in La Paz or the Altiplano. The Amazon basin regions carry real malaria risk.
What vaccines are recommended for Bolivia?
Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended for all visitors. Yellow Fever is essential for jungle regions. Malaria prevention for lowland travel. Rabies worth considering for rural areas.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.