Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Costa Rica?

Although yellow fever does not occur in Costa Rica, an official yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required depending on your itinerary.



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Event. Health officials in Costa Rica reported elevated malaria activity in Limon Province during 2023, with 115 cases reported April 2-15, compared to 13 cases reported in the province in 2006. Pococi Canton reports the highest number of cases (60 cases), followed by Limon (51 cases).

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Yellow Fever Vaccine: Getting Vaccinated
Plan to get the vaccine at least 10 days before your travel since proof of vaccination is not valid until 10 days after getting the vaccine, the time needed to develop immunity to yellow fever virus.

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Yellow Fever Required for travelers =1 year old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission. Travelers arriving from Guyana or Trinidad & Tobago are exempt from this requirement, unless an outbreak is occurring.

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