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Vaccinations Panama

Planning a trip to Panama soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Panama 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.

The Republic of Panama is a country located at the border of Central America and South America, sharing its borders with Colombia and Costa Rica. Panama is particularly well-known for the Panama Canal, which provides a crucial passage between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The country has a tropical climate, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 31 degrees Celsius. It is warm and humid year-round. From May to November, there is alot of rainfall, while the period from December to April tends to be drier.

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 Central America
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 200 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is December to March

Mandatory vaccinations

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

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverDTPYellow feverHepatitis AMalariaRabiesTuberculosisZika virus
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