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🇵🇾 Vaccines for Paraguay

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Paraguay

Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Yellow Fever recommended for forested areas in the east. No malaria risk in Asunción but risk exists in border areas with Brazil and Bolivia.

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
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country. Recommended for travel outside Asunción.
💉 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
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (limited — border areas)
  • ⚠Dengue (widespread)
  • ⚠Yellow Fever (jungle border areas)
  • ⚠Leishmaniasis (rural)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€249
(~$271)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
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
BrazilColombiaPeruVenezuela
When to book

Book 3–4 weeks before travel. Hepatitis A and Typhoid have short lead times. Yellow Fever timing if visiting eastern forested areas.

Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Paraguay?
No vaccines required for entry from most countries. Yellow Fever recommended for forested eastern areas. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.
Is there malaria in Paraguay?
No significant malaria risk in Asunción. Low risk exists in some border areas with Brazil and Bolivia.
Is tap water safe in Paraguay?
Tap water quality varies. Bottled water recommended throughout.
What is the main health risk in Paraguay?
Dengue is endemic. Use DEET repellent throughout. Yellow Fever vaccination for jungle areas in the east.

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.