Peru Health Advice Vaccinations
A helpful source of information and advice on Health Vaccinations in Peru. Find Health recommendations when traveling to Peru. Find information on what vaccinations you will need, protection against specific diseases like malaria, yellow fever and how to avoid illness from food or water and much much more...
Medical facilities in Peru are very limited away from major cities, and there is no agreement in place between the UK and Peru to provide free medical care for travellers, so it is essential that visitors to the country take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to leaving the UK.
Doctors will usually expect payment in cash at the hospital before treating you, and you should ensure that you get a receipt in order to claim the money back from your insurance company later.
There are shortages of many drugs in Peru, and you should make sure that if you have a chronic condition that you carry enough medication to last for your entire stay.
Malaria and Dengue Fever are prevalent in the north of the country, and you should take appropriate precautions both before and during travel. It is recommended that you carry UK insect repellent with you, as the local varieties are not as potent.
Tap water is not safe to drink and you should stick to bottled water from a reliable source throughout your stay.
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