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• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid

• Travelers should be up to date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT)

• Travel warnings for: Dengue, Histoplasmosis, Leptospirosis, Cryptosporidiosis

• Dengue: carried by insects and travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellent with DEET (30%-50%)

 

• Histoplasmosis: avoid bat guano or bird droppings.

 

• Leptospirosis: avoid swimming in fresh water

 

• Cryptosporidiosis: risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.

 

Important Note

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.

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