Travel Vaccinations for
Brazil
Expert advice and vaccinations for your Brazil trip. Yellow Fever, Dengue, and more. Get protected with Wythenshawe's specialists.
5-7
Vaccines Recommended
6-8
Weeks Before Travel
Full
Protection Available
Protect yourself in Brazil
These vaccinations are recommended for most travellers to Brazil
Yellow Fever
EssentialMosquito-borne virus
Required for many regions. We are an official Yellow Fever Centre.
Hepatitis A
EssentialFood & water safety
Recommended for all travellers to Brazil.
Typhoid
EssentialFood & water safety
Recommended especially for travel outside major cities.
Tetanus
EssentialRoutine booster
Ensure your routine UK schedule is up to date.
Rabies
RecommendedAnimal contact risk
Consider for adventure travel or remote areas.
Hepatitis B
ConsiderBlood/fluid contact
Consider for longer stays or medical tourism.
Malaria & Dengue in Brazil
Malaria risk is high in the Amazon basin. Dengue fever is a risk nationwide. Zika and Chikungunya are also present.
Amazon Region
High risk in the Amazon basin and surrounding rural areas.
Major Cities
Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and coastal cities are generally malaria-free.
Stay healthy in Brazil
Essential tips for a safe trip
Food & Water
Drink bottled water only. Avoid street food and unpeeled fruit.
Sun Safety
Tropical sun is intense. Use SPF 50+, wear a hat, and stay hydrated.
Insects
Use DEET repellent. Protect against Dengue, Zika, and Malaria mosquitoes.
Ready for Brazil?
Book your travel health consultation at our Wythenshawe clinic. Get expert advice and all recommended vaccinations in one visit.