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Lucyf Apr 2nd, 2009 11:41 AM

Vaccinations - Peru
 
I am going on the Trek on the Inca Trail in June. I am told that no vaccinations are required. I am wondering what others have been told. Please advise.
Thanks,

qwovadis Apr 2nd, 2009 12:18 PM

True no vaccinations required but some suggested...

review Travel MD info www.mdtravelhealth.com Peru

For me Hep A for sure...

Maybe some Diamox to prevent altitude illness...

RBCal Apr 2nd, 2009 02:03 PM

Only if you go to the Amazon, then you need the Yellow Fever vaccination and anti-malarial pills.

ambage Apr 2nd, 2009 05:12 PM

I'm going to Cusco and Sacred Valley in May. Based on info found on the web and from a local travel medication clinic, the following vaccinations are recommended, but not required:

Tetanus
Typhoid
Hep A (I also got B since it came along with the A shot)

Leslie_S Apr 6th, 2009 05:50 AM

The yellow fever vax wasn't required because we weren't going to the jungle but I got it anyway because I'm traveling to China in the near future. I'm not sure how strict they'll be but supposedly if you've been to any country previously with yellow fever they won't let you in if you weren't vaccinated before that trip. So, just in case, I got the shot. No big deal.

Also got the hep ones, typhoid, & tetanus which would be good to have anywhere including at home in the US.


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