SnR

I was checking the CDC site for info on South America and also looked at Belize. It said that the yellow fever vaccine was required if you are coming from a country where yellow fever is found. Here is a quote from the website:
Although yellow fever is not a disease risk in Belize, the government requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. If you will be traveling to one of these countries where yellow fever is present before arriving in Belize, this requirement must be taken into consideration.

My question, anyone had a problem entering Belize if they had been to South America (Buenos Aires, Calafate, Puerto Madryn, and Iguazu Falls)? The last place is the one to worry about.
Sally in Seattle

AKgirl

I assume CR does not have yellow fever - am I right?

qwovadis

There is YF risk around Puerto Iguazu

so YF jab would be wise and YF cert

would be required for entry to Belize.

qwovadis

No YF in CR

elb194

I'm traveling to Belize in September and was wondering the same thing about shots. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday to get any shots I may need. I'll come back and post on what they recommended. Or you can check Monday night at belizeantravel.com (documenting the planning for the trip) to see what the results were.

Jeff_Costa_Rica

I think the key is "travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present." You're not going to be coming to Belize directly from Iguazu. When were you last there?

JeanH

There are no required vaccines for travel to Belize. Other than the above mentioned requirement for yellow fever is traveling from a 'yellow fever area'.

Hepatitis A and B are recommended. Typhoid is recommended. You should be up to date on your tetanus, as well as measles, mumps and rubella.

Malaria prophylaxis is recommended.

The decision you reach for vaccines and your trip should be between you and your physician.

Momliz

I believe most countries require a YF jab if you are coming from somewhere where it is found. Only makes sense, really...

TracyB

Do most of u take Malaria pills when travelling to Belize/Guatemala?? Yes, i am gonna check with the travellers clinic but would just like to know other people's thoughts!!

JeanH

I take the pills if I'm heading inland for any length of time. I don't on Ambergris, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't.....

Momliz

I'm not - we'll be inland for a week, and on the islands for another week. Hope it's not a mistake.

TracyB

Did u check with the traveller's clinic momliz to see the risk level?? I am gonna call this week!!

Momliz

just got back, and was not botherd by skeeters at all. sand fleas a different story, but not too bad. Itching has stopped, we got back Sunday.

4explore

Are the sand flea issues seasonal, we'll be in Caye Caulker over Christmas

Momliz

late reply, and don't know the answer, sorry. Maybe if it is chillier, and windier, they are less of a problem? can't say, although they really weren't that bad. Annoying, rather than a major pest.

hopefulist

In my opinion a steady breeze is the key - pray for that. We didn't have any problem at all with sand flies on Caulker when we were there (just 5 days on Caulker) in August.