Which vaccines are required and recommended for Bolivia?
No vaccine is mandatory for Bolivia from Europe. Recommended: hepatitis A and routine vaccinations update. Yellow fever is mandatory for eastern Andes (below 2,300m altitude). For longer stays: hepatitis B, typhoid and rabies.
Recommended vaccines for everyone
- Hepatitis A : recommended for all travelers
- Update your vaccination record : diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, pertussis
Vaccines depending on the area and length of stay
Yellow fever : mandatory if you stay east of the Andes, below 2,300m altitude (Amazonian regions).
For long stays in rural areas :
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Rabies (possible contact with animals)
Protection against malaria
Risk of transmission throughout the country below 2,500m altitude. Protection against mosquito bites is essential. Preventive treatment may be necessary depending on the area visited.
Advice from the local agency
Consult a doctor specialized in tropical medicine 4 to 6 weeks before departure for personalized advice according to your specific itinerary.