El Salvador

Prevent insect-borne diseases (such as Dengue, Zika, or Chikungunya) by using EPA-registered insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved clothing.

Practice safe food and water habits to prevent travelers' diarrhea and other foodborne illnesses.

Drink only bottled or boiled water; eat food that is cooked and served hot.

Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccines before every trip.

Ensure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before travel.

Ensure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before travel to prevent common infectious diseases.

Ensure prior vaccination before travel.

Vaccination against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis recommended.

Routine vaccination recommended before traveling.

Annual flu vaccination is advisable before travel.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date before travel.

A Tdap booster is recommended if you haven't received one in the last 10 years.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date before traveling to El Salvador.

Review vaccination schedules.

Consider bringing medications for treatment should symptoms develop.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended before international travel.

Recommended for travelers who may eat or drink outside larger hotels and restaurants.

To protect against mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue.

Ensure vaccinations are up-to-date before travel.

Annual vaccination recommended before the start of flu season (typically lower respiratory infections can be common in rainy seasons).

Recommended for most travelers to El Salvador.

To prevent mosquito-borne diseases prevalent in the region.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and use permethrin-treated gear.

Practice food and water precautions to prevent travelers' diarrhea and other illnesses.

Eat only food that is cooked and served hot; avoid tap water and use bottled or disinfected water.

Prevent bites from mosquitoes and other insects to avoid diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and stay in places with air conditioning or window/door screens.

Preventive measures against foodborne and waterborne diseases.

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

Use insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites that spread diseases.

Follow CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations before international travel.

Recommended for most travelers due to the risk of contracting the virus through contaminated food or water.

Consider going to areas with malaria risk, primarily in the rural areas.

Considered if you plan to engage in outdoor activities that may expose you to bats or other animals.

To prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

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

Risk exists through contaminated food or water.

Recommended for travelers who may have sexual contact with locals or require medical care.

If traveling to malaria-risk areas, consider chemoprophylaxis. Consult a healthcare provider for specific medications.

Take precautions against food and waterborne diseases.

Consider bringing medications for diarrhea.

To reduce risk of insect-borne diseases such as dengue.

Highly recommended due to the presence of mosquitoes that can transmit diseases.

Consider for travelers involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that put them at risk for animal bites.

Bats are the primary source of rabies in El Salvador.

Recommended if you might have sexual contact with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have medical procedures.