Recommended vaccinations for Peru
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Peru, 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 planning to stay for an extended period (e.g., 6 months or more) · Consider for travellers aged 12+ to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers, and those exposed through work |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider 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 one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions departing in less than 2 weeks · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated |
| Malaria prophylaxis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers to areas <2,500 m elevation east of the Andes including Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado; no chemoprophylaxis recommended for other areas with malaria transmission |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure or with 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 (>1 month) |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose >10 years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 living >3 months in Peru and unvaccinated tuberculin-negative individuals at occupational risk |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or 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 | NHS | There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of Peru |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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