The Agency strongly recommends that you consult with a travel medicine clinic or health care provider preferably six weeks before departure.

The Agency publishes travel health advice for Brazil.

Medical facilities

Medical care is adequate in major cities but varies in quality elsewhere. Certain medications may not be available. Private hospitals and clinics located in cities are often better staffed and equipped than public or rural facilities. Physicians and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for medical care.

Amazon travellers vaccination requirements

Get vaccinated against yellow fever at least 30 days before the trip. This is obligatory if you haven’t been vaccinated in the last 9 years. Vaccinations against Tetanus and hepatitis are optional.

Medical Considerations – Most of the rivers where we’ll be fishing are black water rivers – that means NO mosquitoes, but the Centers for Disease Control recommend Yellow Fever Vaccination and Malaria. Please consult your physician.