There is so much to see in Brazil. From coffee routes in Minas Gerais to the jungles of the Amazon, the beaches at Floripa, the bustling city life of San Paulo and the spectacular views from Sugarloaf Mountain.
If you’re planning to visit Brazil in 2026 then don’t forget to book your vaccinations in plenty of time. You can have many common vaccinations up to 2 weeks before you depart. But some, like rabies, Japanese Encephalitis and Hepatitis B must be administered months before travel.
If you’ve left it late, for some vaccinations, it’s still important to have the protection of the vaccines you can have. It’s better to have some protection than none at all.
Before you depart for Brazil, make sure your UK routine vaccinations are up to date. Routine vaccinations include
Travel Health Pro, which was set up by the Department of Health say most travellers should have the following vaccinations, whether they are traveling in urban or rural areas of Brazil. Â
Hepatitis A – You can get hepatitis A from a person who is infected or from contaminated water or food. It is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.
There isn’t any specific treatment. The infection usually clears up on its own. But it can take a long time to recover, typically weeks or months. Sometimes, just after recovery you could relapse and become ill again, but after that you will make a full recoveryÂ
The Hepatitis A vaccination is 2 doses. You should have the first dose at least two weeks before you travel. This will give you protection. Then you can have the second dose between 6 and 12 months later. The second dose protects you for around 20 years. The vaccine is suitable for young people over the age of 16 and adults.
Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. The symptoms of typhoid often start within 3 and 6 weeks of being infected.
Typhoid symptoms include:
You might also have diarrhoea and stomach pain and a rash on your upper body.
If you get any of the above symptoms and you have recently visited Brazil, then it is important to get medical help because untreated, it can lead to peritonitis. If you are diagnosed with typhoid, then you’ll be given antibiotics. Once you start taking the antibiotics you should begin to feel better within 3 to 5 days. You might relapse after recovery and if this happens, you’ll need more treatment.
Tetanus is caused by a toxin in a bacteria that enters the skin through a burn, scratch or a wound. If you are up to date with your UKthen you  vaccinations, may not need a tetanus jab. But if it has been 10 years or more since you were vaccinated then you may need another vaccination or a booster.
Other vaccines are recommended depending where in Brazil you will be travelling and how long you will be staying in that area. These include:
The following are recommendations for infections caused by mosquito bites. There is a risk of all three infections in Brazil.
You can book online, make an appointment by phoning us on 01276 21002 or pop in to the pharmacy and speak to a member of staff. Â
Now VSM Pharmacy has a travel clinic that offers help, advice and of course travel vaccinations Our latest article gives you all the information you need to get your vaccinations organised before your trip.
If you go to certain countries you may need a Yellow Fever vaccination or a certificate to show that you have already had the vaccination.
Yellow Fever is a virus that comes from infected mosquitos and the best way to protect yourself is by having a vaccination.
