Important Vaccinations Before Traveling for Holy Week, According to the Secretariat of Health
The first vacation of the year is approaching, and with it, hundreds of travelers will set out from their respective cities of residence to enjoy Holy Week with their families.
TL;DR
- The Bogotá Health Secretariat advises travelers to check their vaccination status for Holy Week to prevent diseases.
- Vaccines for yellow fever and measles, rubella, and mumps are available for free.
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended at least 10 days before traveling to high-risk areas like Vichada, Caquetá, Tolima, Arauca, and Putumayo.
- Triple viral vaccine (measles, rubella, mumps) is recommended for travel to countries with high measles transmission, with specific doses for children and adolescents.
- For travel to countries like Mexico, the United States, and Canada, individuals aged 6 months to 59 years should get a measles-rubella dose at least 15 days before their trip.
- Other travel recommendations include carrying usual medications, staying hydrated, using mosquito nets and repellent in endemic areas, washing hands frequently, and consuming safe food and water.