Travel vaccinations for Brazil
Whether you're heading to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília or the Amazon, Brazil's travel health advice depends on exactly where you go. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many popular destinations, while malaria risk varies across the country. Book a free travel consultation to check your itinerary.
Vaccines recommended for most travellers
These are recommended for most people visiting this destination. Your pharmacist confirms what you need at your free consultation.
Depending on your trip
Your pharmacist may also recommend these, depending on where you are going, what you will be doing and how long you are staying.
Visiting Rio or Iguazu Falls? Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for Rio de Janeiro city and Iguazu Falls, even though there is no malaria risk at Iguazu Falls.
Exploring the Amazon basin? Malaria risk is low in the Amazon basin, including Manaus. Yellow fever advice depends on the areas you plan to visit.
Dengue vaccine if you have had dengue before. MMR if you are not up to date.
Yellow fever and malaria
What applies to this destination, and how we can help before you go.
Yellow fever
Vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and over visiting most of Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília and Iguazu Falls. It is not recommended for Fortaleza, Recife and other areas outside the listed states. Brazil has no yellow fever certificate requirement. We will check your itinerary.
Yellow fever vaccination at our Registered Yellow Fever CentreMalaria
Low risk in the Amazon basin, including Manaus. Very low risk in the rest of Brazil. No risk at Iguazu Falls. Avoid mosquito bites everywhere.
Malaria prevention advice for your routeDengue, chikungunya, Zika, Oropouche virus, schistosomiasis and tuberculosis.
Ask our pharmacists how to reduce these risks, including how to avoid mosquito and animal bites.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Travel health advice can change. For the latest outbreaks and country health alerts, visit TravelHealthPro. Our pharmacists check current guidance at your consultation.
View the TravelHealthPro country pageHow it works
Book your free consultation
Choose your appointment online, with same-day appointments available every day. Reserve your visit now, with no payment at booking.
Get advice for your trip
Meet a travel-trained pharmacist in our private clinic room. Discuss your itinerary, vaccination history and health needs.
Arrange your vaccinations
Agree your vaccination plan, prices and dose schedule with us. With vaccines in stock, you can plan around your departure date.
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Frequently asked questions
What vaccinations do I need for Brazil?
Hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster are recommended for most travellers to Brazil. Yellow fever, hepatitis B and rabies vaccinations may be recommended depending on individual risk and itinerary. Dengue, chikungunya and tuberculosis are other travel health risks. Yellow fever recommendations vary by area, so your precise destinations are important.
Do I need malaria tablets for Brazil?
Malaria risk is low in the Amazon basin, including Manaus. It is very low elsewhere in Brazil, and there is no malaria risk at Iguazu Falls. The advice therefore depends on the places you plan to visit. Share your complete itinerary with our pharmacists so they can review malaria prevention for your trip.
Is yellow fever vaccination needed for Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older visiting Rio de Janeiro city. The recommendation also includes São Paulo city, Brasília and Iguazu Falls, as well as other areas of Brazil. It is generally not recommended for Fortaleza, Recife or other unlisted areas. Your planned destinations determine which recommendation applies.
Does Brazil require a yellow fever certificate?
No. Brazil has no yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement for entry. However, vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older visiting many areas, including Rio de Janeiro city, São Paulo city, Brasília and Iguazu Falls. The recommendation is about protecting yourself in those areas, not an entry requirement.
Book your free travel consultation
Same-day appointments every day at 156 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. Open every day until 9pm. Book 6 to 8 weeks before you travel if you can, but last-minute trips are welcome.
