Recommended vaccinations for Brazil
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Brazil, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for people staying 6 months or more · Recommended for individuals aged 12+ travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Can be considered for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for others with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers ≥1 year old; infants 6-11 months should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60; travelers 60 and older may get vaccinated · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children |
| Malaria | Recommended | CDC | Chemoprophylaxis recommended for travelers to certain states; no vaccine but prescription medicine advised |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers with increased risk or limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, or long stays over one month |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Recommended for most travellers, particularly visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| Yellow Fever | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers ≥9 months old going to specified states and areas including Iguaçu Falls; not recommended for travel limited to other areas such as Fortaleza and Recife; not required for entry |
| Chickenpox (Varicella) | Routine | CDC | — |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date |
| Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Flu (Influenza) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | Includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Polio | Routine | CDC | — |
| Shingles | Routine | CDC | — |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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