Central America
🇵🇦 Vaccines for Panama
Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to Panama.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. No malaria in Panama City or the Canal Zone — it exists in Darién province specifically. Yellow Fever recommended for Darién travel. Dengue throughout. Rabies present.
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 CDC / WHO
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
Recommended
Rabies
Animal bites risk.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (Darién province and some indigenous territories — not Panama City or Canal Zone)
- ⚠Dengue (endemic)
- ⚠Yellow Fever (Darién province)
- ⚠Leishmaniasis (Darién)
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.
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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.