Travel clinic · South America

Travelling to Peru

What is usually advised for Peru, what the border requires, and whether malaria tablets come into it

Malaria is present

For all travellers

The routine UK schedule, worth checking before any trip

Tetanus, diphtheria & polioYour UK booster, which is out of date more often than people expect£40

For most travellers

Advised for most people going here

Yellow feverAdvised for areas at risk, which is not the whole country in most cases£92Referral only Hepatitis A2 doses, the second 6 to 12 months after the first£65 per dose

For some travellers

Depends on your itinerary, activities and how long you are staying

TyphoidOne dose, at least 2 weeks before you travel£45 Hepatitis B3 doses over 6 months, or an accelerated course if you travel sooner£55 per dose RabiesIncluding bats, which is the main risk in the Amazon£75 per dose

Malaria in Peru

Risk in the Amazon lowlands. Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu are not at risk.

Talk to us about antimalarials

Also worth knowing

Altitude

Cusco is at 3,400m, higher than Machu Picchu itself

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