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🇧🇷 Vaccines for Brazil
Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to Brazil.
Yellow Fever is strongly recommended for Amazon and jungle travel, and required by some states. No malaria in Rio, São Paulo or the coastal cities — very much present in the Amazon basin. Dengue is a significant risk in Rio and other cities — not just a jungle concern. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.
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 for travel to Amazon/jungle areas. Some states require certificate. Recommended for areas outside large coastal cities.
💉 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 CDC / WHO
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 risk.
💉 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, especially in rural areas.
💉 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 basin — not Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, coastal cities)
- ⚠Dengue (widespread including urban areas)
- ⚠Zika
- ⚠Yellow Fever (Amazon/jungle areas)
- ⚠Chikungunya
Notes: Yellow Fever strongly recommended for Amazon/jungle travel — required by some states. No malaria risk in Rio, São Paulo or coastal tourist areas. Malaria prophylaxis for Amazon basin. Dengue is a significant risk throughout including Rio.
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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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.