What are the mandatory and recommended vaccines for traveling to Peru?
For Peru, the hepatitis A vaccine should be up to date. Depending on your itinerary, yellow fever may be required (Amazon region), and hepatitis B, rabies and typhoid are recommended. Antimalarial treatment is advised for tropical areas.
Essential Vaccinations
Hepatitis A: update required for all travelers. Yellow Fever: mandatory if you visit the Peruvian Amazon (international certificate required). Other regions do not require it but it remains recommended.
Recommended Vaccinations According to Itinerary
- Hepatitis B: advised for all stays
- Typhoid: recommended, especially in case of prolonged stay or poor hygiene conditions
- Rabies: useful if contact with animals is planned or isolated trekking
Malaria Protection
Antimalarial treatment necessary for the Amazon and tropical areas below 2000m altitude. Protection against mosquitoes essential: repellents, long clothing, mosquito nets.
Key Points
Consult an international vaccination center 4 to 6 weeks before departure. The Institut Pasteur provides updated recommendations by geographical area.