Health Information for Travelers to Central America

This article will detail some of the health concerns that travelers to Central America and Argentina should be aware of, and prepared for in advance.

Vaccines

Depending on your age, sex, health history, and exactly where you plan on going, your doctor may decide that you, and any children that you are traveling with to Central America should have the following vaccinations:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Rabies
Typhoid Fever
Yellow Fever

Make sure to contact your physician well before leaving your home country (say, a couple of months), because other immunizations (such as tetanus or diphtheria) may need to be updated as well.

Travelers' Diarrhea

Visitors to Central America complain more about travelers