People travelling to South America need specific destination specific information. We would recommend the following immunisations.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis vaccinations current.
Hepatitis A and B
Typhoid
Other issues to consider are Yellow Fever vaccination, malaria tablets. Some people will require Rabies vaccination. There are other health issues like Schistosomiasis - caught by swimming in fresh water.
Altitude sickness can be an issue when higher than 2500metres above sea level. Here is some general information. An issue climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Please look here for disease specific information http://www.travelvax.com.au/health-risks/south-america.html
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis vaccinations current.
Hepatitis A and B
Typhoid
Other issues to consider are Yellow Fever vaccination, malaria tablets. Some people will require Rabies vaccination. There are other health issues like Schistosomiasis - caught by swimming in fresh water.
Altitude sickness can be an issue when higher than 2500metres above sea level. Here is some general information. An issue climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Please look here for disease specific information http://www.travelvax.com.au/health-risks/south-america.html