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🇬🇹 Vaccines for Guatemala

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Guatemala

Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Malaria risk exists in rural lowland areas — Guatemala City and Antigua are at altitude and lower risk. Yellow Fever required if arriving from endemic countries. Rabies worth considering for rural travel.

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

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

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 (low-altitude rural areas — not Guatemala City or Antigua)
  • ⚠Dengue (all areas)
  • ⚠Zika
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
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.

Often combined with
MexicoBelizeHondurasEl Salvador
When to book

Book 4–6 weeks before travel. Hepatitis A and Typhoid have short lead times. If visiting rural areas with malaria risk, antimalarial timing matters.

Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Guatemala?
No vaccines required for direct entry. Yellow Fever proof needed if arriving from endemic countries. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.
Is there malaria in Guatemala?
Malaria risk exists in rural lowland areas. Guatemala City and Antigua at altitude are low risk. Discuss your itinerary with a travel clinic.
Is tap water safe in Guatemala?
No. Use bottled water throughout Guatemala.
What is the main health risk in Guatemala?
Traveller's diarrhoea is common. Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination is important. Dengue is endemic. Check travel advisories for security information.

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.