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South America
Brazil
Yellow fever vaccine strongly recommended. Diverse ecosystems from Amazon to beaches.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
Recommended vaccines
- Yellow Fever (required for most areas)
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Rabies (Amazon regions)
Disease risks & prevention
Yellow Fever
Vaccinate at least 10 days before travel.
Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya
Rigorous mosquito bite prevention.
Malaria (Amazon basin)
Prophylaxis for Amazon travel.
Schistosomiasis
Avoid freshwater swimming.
Water
Bottled water recommended outside major cities.
Food
Cooked food safer than raw. Beach food carries higher risk.
Insects
DEET, permethrin clothing, especially in Amazon.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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