Here is information about which vaccinations may be needed for a trip to Costa Rica depending on the length of your trip.
.
Please ask your Doctor which vaccinations are best for you.
.
Costa Rica - Less than 1 month
Travelling to Costa Rica on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costa Rica - 1 to 5 months
Travelling to Costa Rica on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costa Rica - 6 months or longer
Travelling to Costa Rica on 6 months or longer recommend protection against the following infections:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read more about vaccinations below.
.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Tuberculosis
The vaccine against tuberculosis, BCG, is recommended to people stationed in high-risk areas for more than 6 months, who have not been vaccinated previously. The vaccine contains live bacteria which produces a small wound, as well as scar after healing. The whole process takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 20 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months. Gamma globulin consists of purified antibodies from people who have had hepatitis A, and protects for up to 5 months. The vaccination is preferred. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infects through blood, sexual ac-tivities and, in small children, through saliva. The vaccination consists of 2 vaccinations about 4 weeks apart and a third 6 months later. The protection is for at least 10 years. The hepatitis B vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis A.
Rabies
The vaccination consists of 3 injections at day 0, 7 and 28 and must therefore start 4 weeks before departure. Vaccination protects for 5 years. If exposed to rabies, the “post-exposure” vaccinations are reduced from five to two.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Typhoid
Typhoid is the most serious of the Salmonella infections. There are two types of vaccine: 1. Vaccine for injection. 1 vaccination protect up to 3 years. 2. A live vaccine in capsules, which is swallowed. Three capsules are taken 2 days apart and provide protection for a year.
Malaria
Malaria tablets reduce the risk of infection. Chloroquine alone is appropriate in this area. Protection against mosquito bites will reduce the risk further.
Yellow fever - transit
Certain countries require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrives (even in transit) from a country where yellow fever is present. If you arrive from a country without yellow fever, there is no requirement for a yellow fever vaccination.
.
.
If you need more information, please ask your Doctor
