Nicaragua

Nicaragua

1. Country Information

• Continent: North America
• Region: Central America

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥1 year.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

• COVID-19
• Hepatitis A and B
• Rabies (in contact with animals)
• Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

• Malaria: Risk of malaria in rural areas; prophylaxis is recommended when traveling outside urban areas.
• Dengue: Risk of dengue throughout the country; use mosquito protection measures.
• Volcanic activity: Nicaragua has numerous active volcanoes; check current alerts.