Guatemala
Health in Guatemala: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Get routine shots (MMR, DTaP, polio, varicella) plus hepatitis A, typhoid and consider rabies if you’ll be in remote areas; drink bottled or boiled water and have travel insurance that covers medical evacuation.
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Key facts
- Hepatitis Acheck
- Recommended for all travellers; consult a clinician for schedule
- Typhoidcheck
- Recommended for some travellers; consult a clinician
Vaccination recommendations
Check that your routine immunisations (MMR, DTaP, polio, varicella) are up to date. Hepatitis A is advised for all travellers because the virus spreads via food and water. Typhoid vaccine may be recommended depending on your itinerary and activities. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination is worth considering if you plan extended stays in jungle areas, work with animals, or will be far from medical facilities. Consult a travel health clinician for current, individual recommendations.
- MMR – check your vaccination status
- DTaP – check your vaccination status
- Polio – check your vaccination status
- Varicella – check your vaccination status
- Hepatitis A – recommended for all travellers; consult a clinician for schedule
- Typhoid – may be recommended; consult a clinician
- Rabies – pre-exposure series if recommended by a clinician
Questions people ask
Is altitude sickness a concern in Guatemala?
Yes. Quetzaltenango (2,333 m) is high. Spend the first day taking it easy and drink plenty of water.
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