• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Polio
• Travelers should be up to date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), Polio
• Rabies vaccination if traveling to rural areas.
• Travel warnings for: Leishmaniasis, Schistosomiasis, Cryptosporidiosis.
• Leishmaniasis: carried by insects and travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellent with DEET (30%-50%).
• Schistosomiasis: avoid swimming in fresh water.
• Cryptosporidiosis: risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.
This document is not a complete medical guide for travelers to this region. Consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who have chronic medical conditions.