Bolivia
Risk / Health Info for Bolivia
If you are travelling to Bolivia, injections are recommended.
What healthcare hospital medical facilities are there in Bolivia?
Will I be able to buy obtain get hold of purchase medication in Bolivia?
Certain commonly prescribed medications are considered narcotics in Bolivia and you should research this before you leave, or at the very least carry a letter from you doctor describing your condition and any prescribed drugs. Keep medications in original containers, clearly labelled.
- Altitude in Bolivia
- Parts of Bolivia are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- Dengue fever in Bolivia
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Bolivia. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.
- Malaria in Bolivia
- Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Bolivia at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.
- Zika in Bolivia
- Global Affairs Canada has issued a warning about the risk of contracting Zika in Bolivia. Zika is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, and infection during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects. Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should take advice before travelling to Bolivia. Zika symptoms include rash, itch, mild fever, headache, red eyes, muscle and joint pains. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Mosquito nets and air conditioning should be used when sleeping.
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Recommended Vaccines for Bolivia
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Malaria prophylaxis | |
| Rabies | |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
| Yellow fever with certificate | 1 Dose |
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About Bolivia
The South American country is officially known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The terrain and the climate are rather varied. The Andean region is at altitude and has a desert polar climate. The Sub-Andean region is a temperate agricultural landscape. The Llanos region, in the northeast of Bolivia, is covered by rain forest.
top Tips for travelling to Bolivia
Bolivia’s constitution recognises Spanish and 36 other languages, reflecting the state’s multicultural character. Lake Titicaca, which lies on Bolivia’s border with Peru, is the world’s highest commercially navigable lakes. You can come into Bolivia across Lake Titicaca from Puno in Peru. The floating Uro islands can be found on this lake.
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