Travel Health Advice For Peru

Peru is a country of rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture. From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to the bustling streets of Lima and the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers travellers adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Its varied climates and ecosystems require careful planning to stay healthy while exploring.

How Can I Prepare for a Trip to Peru?

Preparing for travel to Peru goes beyond booking flights and accommodations. Travellers should review routine and travel-specific vaccinations, consider protection against mosquito-borne illnesses, maintain food and water safety, and account for personal health factors such as chronic conditions or medications.

Depending on your itinerary, recommended vaccines may include hepatitis A and B, typhoid, routine immunizations, and in some regions, yellow fever. Advice on mosquito bite prevention, traveller’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, and safe travel practices is also important. With Canadians increasingly exploring destinations in South America, a pre-travel consultation ensures you are prepared for the unique health risks of Peru.

The best way to prepare for a trip to Peru is with a pre-travel consultation at Destinations Travel Clinic, where your itinerary and medical history are reviewed to create a personalized travel health plan.

The Canadian Government’s Travel Advice and Advisories for Peru

What Infections Are Present in Peru?

Peru presents several infectious disease risks that vary by region. Mosquito-borne illnesses such as yellow fever, dengue, and malaria may be present in certain areas, particularly in the Amazon Basin. Food and water-borne infections, including hepatitis A, typhoid, and traveller’s diarrhea, are also common. Ensuring all routine vaccinations are up to date is strongly recommended.

A travel health professional can help assess your individual risks and recommend appropriate vaccines, medications, and preventive measures based on your destinations, activities, and length of stay in Peru.