ecuador vaccinations

Ecuador vaccinations

which ones do you need?

Are you leaving for Equador soon? After reading our travel advice about Ecuador, you will know better how to prepare yourself for your trip. Which specific precautions Ecuador requires will amongst others depend on your trip and the length of your stay in this country.

Ecuador is is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west.

Vaccinations Ecuador: common risks

You may encounter diseases in Ecuador against which you are normally not immune. The right vaccinations can protect you against these diseases. Check out the main health risks in this country below, so you know immediately which specific vaccinations Ecuador requires. Also read our tips for travelling. This way you can best protect yourself against health risks from water, food, sun and insects.

Mandatory vaccinations

In this country Yellow Fever is prevalent. There is a potential risk for travellers. Vaccination is recommended. Vaccination is possibly COMPULSORY when traveling from a Yellow Fever area. Please contact KLM Health Services to discuss or vaccination applies to you.

Recommended vaccinations and risks

In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

In this country there is a risk of getting malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is necessary during day- and nighttime. Sometimes malaria tablets are recommended, please contact KLM Health Services.

Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.

In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

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