Vaccinations for
El Salvador
Travel Vaccinations
Vaccine |
Recommended |
May Be Required |
When To Vaccinate |
Hepatitis A |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Tetanus |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Typhoid |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Diphtheria |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Rabies |
|
|
1 month before |
Last Updated: 27 July 2016
Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
The certificate of yellow fever vaccination is valid for life in this country.
Malaria Information
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria.
Malaria precautions
- Malaria risk is very small. It is present throughout the year in rural areas of migratory influence from Guatemala. Other sporadic cases are reported from other parts of the country.
- Malaria precautions are essential. Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net.
- See malaria map – additional information can be found by clicking on the Regional Information icon below the map.
- Low to no risk areas: antimalarial tablets are not normally advised .
- If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly. Remember malaria can develop even up to one year after exposure.
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