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Do I need any types of shots if I'm traveling to Peru and Ecuador? |
Travel Info Do I need any types of shots if I'm traveling to Peru and Ecuador? Travel Tips Do - take plenty of insect repellent containing DEET if you plan to visit the jungle. - take malaria prevention medicine in prone ridden areas. - wash your hands frequently with soap and water. - carry a roll of toilet paper with you because bathrooms are often lacking. - wear long sleeves and pants from dusk to dawn when you are visiting the jungle and sleep under a mosquito net. Don't - drink tap water. Only drink bottled water and ask for drinks without ice (sin hielo). - eat salads and only eat fruits and vegetables that you can peel first. - eat food from street vendors. - eat dairy products unless they have been pasteurized. - touch animals like monkeys, dogs or cats to avoid diseases such as rabies. - swim in fresh water. The ocean is better, but first ask a local how safe it is. Some beaches are contaminated. Vaccinations There are no vaccinations that are required by law to enter Peru. However, there are some that are recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Diptheria, Typhoid and Yellow Fever. Many of these vaccinations are recommended if you are spending any time in the jungle. Malaria is also common in the Amazon region and you can ask your doctor for malaria tablets. Check with your doctor at least six weeks prior to traveling because some shots take time to become effective. Ask them what they recommend and the possible side effects of each vaccination. For further details regarding vaccinations for Peru, and Ecuador visit the U.S. Center for Disease Control's website at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/tropsam.htm.... Others Not really...only if you are traveling to third world countries. yes, I know there are some needed if you want to go to the jungle, which I recommend you ... i'm peruvian When I was down that direction a couple years ago you had to have the yellow fever vac. if you were going into Ecuador after coming from Peru. no you do not need any shots but dont drink the water only bottled or if you can boil it i have lived in ecuador many years |
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