Required Vaccinations
There are certain vaccinations that are required and/or recommended for travel into the
Amazon region. These can be given through your doctor, with the exception of the Yellow
Fever vaccination, which must be given through the county health department or a clinic that
specializes in travel medicine. The recommended and/or required vaccinations are as follows: |
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Hepatitis A:
2 doses given 1 month apart. A booster is required 3-6 months after the first |
Hepatitis B:
(recommended if working with blood) 3 doses. Good for life. |
Tetanus:
2 doses given 1 month apart. A booster is required 3-6 months after the first |
Malaria:
Weekly tablets should be taken once a week starting 1 week prior to travel, and
continuing weekly during travel, and then for 4 weeks after travel. There is a daily tablet
available too that is taken during the duration of the trip. Ask your doctor for more specific
directions. |
Yellow Fever:
1 dose valid for 10 years. NOTE: Once you receive the yellow fever
vaccination, you will be given a yellow vaccination record that should be taken with you
when you travel. |
Please contact each clinic for current prices. Each volunteer is responsible for
paying for their immunizations. |
Local Health Department
Dallas County Health Department
2377 N. Stemmons Freeway
(214) 819-2162
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Agape International Travel Ministries
810 East Border Street
Suite C
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 226-2699 |
Las Colinas Medical (Dallas area)
349 Las Colinas Blvd.
Suite B
Las Colinas, TX.
(972) 556-1616 |
Keystone Medical Center
8702 B Spring Valley Road
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 437-9090 |
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