Colombia

Colombia

1. Country Information

  • Continent: South America
  • Region: South America

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, and for travel to the departments of: Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, Putumayo, Vaupés, Vichada.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever (recommended for travellers to Amazon regions)

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: There is malaria risk in rural areas below 1700 m above sea level. No risk in Bogotá and Cartagena.
  • Dengue: There is risk of dengue – use mosquito protection measures.