Colombia

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel to prevent common preventable diseases.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel to prevent common preventable diseases.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel.

To reduce risk of severe disease and complications during travel.

Recommended for protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).

Recommended to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Make sure your Tdap vaccine is up to date, especially if you will be in close contact with others.

Ensure you are vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella before traveling to Colombia to protect yourself and the local population.

Follow local requirements and recommendations related to COVID-19 vaccination.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date before travel.

Ensure that routine vaccinations are up to date before traveling.

Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip.

These vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (Tdap).

Crucial to prevent vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long sleeves/pants, and use permethrin-treated clothing.

Preventive measure to avoid gastrointestinal infections.

Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid raw or undercooked foods.

Required to prevent gastrointestinal illness.

Drink only bottled or boiled water, avoid ice, and consume only thoroughly cooked food served hot.

Essential for protection against diseases like malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and Zika.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear permethrin-treated clothing, and stay in climate-controlled or screened housing.

Prevent food and waterborne diseases by consuming only safe food and beverages.

Eat food that is cooked and served hot; drink bottled or boiled water.

Recommended for travelers to areas with food and water safety concerns.

Recommended due to the risk of food and waterborne illness.

Recommended for adults, especially those engaging in sexual activity or needing medical care.

To reduce the risk of traveler's diarrhea and other foodborne illnesses.

To prevent insect-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika virus.

Recommended for older adults to prevent disease during travel.

To prevent diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya transmitted by mosquitoes.

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to be severely ill and may be less likely to spread COVID-19.

Check the latest travel health notices.

In areas of risk, such as rural areas, prevent malaria through effective strategies.

Consult local guidelines for specific areas.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended if eating at smaller establishments or consuming high-risk food/water.

Recommended for most travelers due to risk of food or water contamination.

Recommended for travelers visiting areas with risk of yellow fever.

Check specific regional recommendations based on your itinerary.

Recommended for travelers visiting certain areas of Colombia at risk for yellow fever.

Consult a travel clinic to determine if your specific itinerary includes high-risk zones.

Consider for travelers who may have sexual contact with new partners, get a tattoo, or medical procedures.

Important in preventing mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika.

Use repellents and wear protective clothing.

Consider if engaging with wildlife or at risk of animal bites, especially in remote areas.

Can be considered depending on travel plans involving medical procedures or sexual contact.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date to safeguard against common infections.

To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal issues while traveling.

Consider carrying medication for diarrhea.

Use insect repellent and wear long sleeves to prevent mosquito bites that could lead to diseases such as dengue.

Consider for travelers engaging in activities that may expose them to bats or other animals.

To protect against COVID-19 while traveling.

Consider for outdoor travelers, animal handlers, or those visiting remote areas where medical care is limited.

Especially for travelers who may have sexual encounters or get a tattoo or piercing.

Recommended for travelers involved in outdoor activities that may bring them into contact with bats, dogs, or other wildlife.

Particularly important if you will be in rural areas.