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El Salvador

Vaccinations El Salvador

Planning a trip to El Salvador soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting El Salvador carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

El Salvador is a country in Central America. It shares its borders with Guatemala, Honduras, and the Pacific Ocean. The capital is San Salvador. In 1839, El Salvador became an independent republic. The country has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Temperatures vary mainly with altitude and remain fairly constant throughout the year. The lowlands along the Pacific Ocean are warm, while the central plateau and mountainous areas are more temperate.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe North America
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 178 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is November to April

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AMalariaRabiesTuberculosisZika virus
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