Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Costa Rica.
Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers).Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Costa Rica, rabies treatment is often available.Ĭonsider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife. Rabid dogs are commonly found in Costa Rica. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series. Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.įind country-specific information about malaria.Ĭonsiderations when choosing a drug for malaria prophylaxis (CDC Yellow Book) Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.
Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Costa Rica.ĬDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Costa Rica take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Costa Rica. Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Costa Rica. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Some of these vaccines includeĪll eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Clinical Guidance for Healthcare providers
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