Panama
Panama: good medical access in urban centres, but care can be very expensive — travel insurance is essential.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A (Mexico, Central America)
- Typhoid (Mexico, Central America)
- Hepatitis B (long stays)
- Rabies (rural or wildlife exposure)
Disease risks & prevention
Bottled or purified water, hot cooked food, and hand hygiene.
Use repellent day and night and cover skin in tropical areas.
Stay current on influenza and COVID-19 vaccination; wash hands regularly.
Wear long trousers on hikes, use repellent and check for ticks daily.
Water
Tap water safe in the US and Canada. Use bottled or purified water in Mexico, Central America and rural areas.
Food
Generally safe. In tropical regions prefer hot cooked food and peeled fruit.
Insects
Repellent in tropical and lake regions; check for ticks after hiking.
Emergency contacts
911 works in the US, Canada and Mexico. Confirm local numbers in Central America.
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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