Planning a trip to Latin America? Start with travel health.
From Mexico and Costa Rica to Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, Central and South America offer unforgettable adventures, but they also bring exposure to food and mosquito-borne infections. At Travel Clinic Bromley, our specialist team provide tailored travel vaccinations in Bromley and Beckenham, plus malaria prevention, so you can travel safely.
Essential vaccines for Central & South America
Hepatitis A (Food & Water)
A common risk across Latin America. One dose gives strong protection; a booster provides long-term immunity. Ideal for street-food fans and rural stays.
Typhoid (Food & Water)
Recommended for most itineraries, especially homestays or off-the-beaten-track trips. Available as injection or capsules.
Hepatitis B (Blood & Body Fluids)
Consider for longer trips, volunteering, adventure sports, tattoos/piercings, or any chance of medical/dental treatment abroad. Start early as it’s a short course over several weeks.
Yellow Fever (mosquito-borne)
Required or recommended for parts of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and more (rules vary by region and transit). Protection is long-lasting and includes an official certificate.
We are an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre in Bromley – certificates issued on the day.
Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio (DTP)
Ensure your 10-year booster is up to date before any long-haul travel.
Rabies (Animals)
Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you’ll trek, cycle, cave, handle animals, or will be far from medical care.
Cholera (Food & Water)
Low overall risk for most tourists, but advisable for aid workers or travel to areas with poor sanitation or active outbreaks.
Malaria, Dengue & Zika (Mosquito Precautions)
There’s no vaccine for dengue or Zika; malaria risk varies by country and altitude. We’ll assess your exact route (Amazon Basin vs. high Andes, coastal cities vs. jungle) and recommend suitable antimalarials plus bite-avoidance strategies.
Destination Snapshots – Quick Guide
• Mexico & Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama): Hepatitis A, Typhoid; consider Hep B and DTP booster. Malaria risk is regional (ask us).
• Andean South America (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia): Hep A, Typhoid, DTP; Yellow Fever for Amazon/low-jungle areas; consider Rabies.
• Brazil (including Amazon & Pantanal): Hep A, Typhoid, DTP; Yellow Fever for many states; malaria prevention for jungle areas; consider Rabies.
• Chile, Argentina, Uruguay: Hep A, DTP; Typhoid for certain rural/longer stays; malaria not typically a risk.
This is a general guide – our team will provide personalised advice to your exact itinerary, time of year, and activities.
When to book your appointment
• 4–6 weeks before travel: Ideal for full courses (e.g., Hepatitis B, Rabies).
• Last minute? Still come – same-day appointments available, and most core vaccines can be given close to departure.
Why choose Travel Clinic Bromley?
• Local & convenient: Serving Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Hayes, West Wickham, Shortlands, Sidcup.
• Authorised Yellow Fever Centre (certificate provided).
• Comprehensive range: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, DTP, MMR, Polio, Cholera, Meningitis, Japanese Encephalitis, HPV, Rabies, and more.
• Expert malaria advice with tailored prescriptions.
• Transparent pricing and friendly, specialist clinicians.
FAQs: Central & South America Travel Vaccinations
Which vaccinations do I need for South America?
Most travellers need Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and a Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio booster. Depending on your route, you may also need Yellow Fever, Hepatitis B, Rabies, and Cholera. Book a travel health consultation in Bromley for a personalised plan.
Do I need a Yellow Fever certificate for Peru or Brazil?
It depends on the regions visited and transit countries. Amazon and low-jungle areas commonly recommend or require Yellow Fever vaccination. We’ll confirm the current guidance and issue your certificate on the day.
Is malaria a risk in Costa Rica, Colombia or the Amazon?
Malaria risk is regional. Many urban or high-altitude areas are low risk; jungle/river regions can be higher risk. We’ll advise on antimalarial tablets and repellents based on your exact itinerary.
Can you do last-minute travel vaccinations in Bromley?
Yes. We offer same-day appointments for travel vaccinations in Bromley and malaria consultations in Beckenham. Even late, protection is worthwhile.
What about routine jabs like MMR or Polio?
We check your records and can provide MMR vaccination in Bromley and Polio boosters if needed before travel.
Ready to go?
Protect your trip with tailored advice and fast, reliable vaccines at Travel Clinic Bromley.
