Guatemala

Health

Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year

Recommended immunisations: *diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *malaria, polio, *TB, tetanus, typhoid
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month

Risks: malaria exists all year below 1,500 metres. There is high risk in the Departments of Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Peten & San Marcos & moderate risks in the departments of Escuintla, Huehuetenango, Izabal, Quiche, Retalhuleu, Suchitepequez & Zacapa. Rabies