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Colombia

Vaccinations Colombia

Planning a trip to Colombia soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Colombia carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

Colombia, officially known as the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in the northwest of South America. The capital city is Bogotá. The country shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. Colombia has a tropical climate, with temperatures remaining fairly constant throughout the year. The landscape and nature in Colombia are very diverse, ranging from the Andes mountains to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and from the plains of the Orinoco to the Amazon rainforest.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe South America
  • partly_cloudy_day Variety of climates
  • rainy 298 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is December to March

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BMalariaRabiesZika virus
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