Vaccinations Guatemala

Guatemala vaccination advice

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Safe and secure travel

Planning to travel to Guatemala? The destination is beautiful and known for its volcanoes, lakes and impressive Mayan ruins. Whether you opt for a trip full of culturistic discoveries or just relaxing by the lakes; proper preparation is necessary to enjoy a worry-free trip to the fullest. This includes the right vaccinations to protect you during your stay. At Vaccination Point, we help you travel to Guatemala safely and securely.

At Vaccination Point, making an appointment for your vaccinations is easy. Thanks to our more than 70 locations throughout the Netherlands you are always helped quickly. With a appointment arranged in 1 minute, we make sure you get your vaccinations quickly and efficiently.

Everything easily arranged online: only to location for vaccination
Quick access to a location near you
Also possible in the evening and at weekends

What vaccinations are mandatory, recommended and optional for Guatemala?

There are no mandatory vaccinations for Guatemala, but depending on your travel plans, there are vaccinations that are highly recommended to protect you against common diseases. These include the following vaccinations:

DTP due to varying hygiene conditions in certain parts of the country
Hepatitis A to prevent contamination via food or water

For travellers staying longer in Guatemala or having intensive contact with locals, the hepatitis B vaccination recommended.

Optional vaccinations for Guatemala

Additional vaccinations may be required depending on the nature of your trip. For example, it may be wise to be vaccinated against rabies, especially if you plan to spend a lot of time in nature or come into contact with animals. In some cases, a vaccination against yellow fever required, depending on your further travel plans in the region.

It is also important to take measures against mosquito bites, as malaria occurs in certain parts of Guatemala. You can get advice on this during your appointment at Vaccination Point.

Our approach to vaccinations for Guatemala

At Vaccination Point, we make sure your travel vaccinations are arranged quickly and easily. Follow our simple process:

Select one of our locations and schedule an appointment at a time that suits you, some locations even allow for evening or weekend appointments.
Enter your itinerary and health information.
Our medical team will assess your situation and prepare a personalised vaccination recommendation.
Stop by for your vaccinations - don't forget to bring your ID and vaccination booklet.

Is there malaria in Guatemala?

Malaria is prevalent in Guatemala. Malaria is a disease that still kills tourists every year. The advice regarding malaria in Guatemala depends on several personal and travel-related factors. You will therefore receive personal malaria advice when making an appointment with us. Malaria is transmitted through a mosquito bite. Mosquito bites can be prevented by:

Covering clothes to wear
Using mosquito repellents with DEET.
Mosquitoes are mainly active at night. Therefore sleep under a mosquito net

Besides mosquito repellents, you can also protect yourself against infections caused by malaria by taking malaria pills. Vaccination Point is also the right place to get malaria pills. Make an appointment for this.

Do you experience feverish symptoms during your trip? If so, contact a doctor as soon as possible (within 24 hours). There is no malaria vaccination.

Why Vaccination Point for your vaccinations to Guatemala?

At Vaccination Point, you are assured of expert and reliable service. With more than 20 years of experience and LCR registration, we always offer the most up-to-date vaccination advice. We make sure you without waiting times will be helped, even for last-minute trips. At Vaccination Point, you can count on:

Within 1 minute made an appointment
Always a location near you - also for last-minute travel
No queue and fast helped at one of our 80+ locations

Make an appointment today and travel to Guatemala well protected!

Stay well protected during your trip to Guatemala

Besides vaccinations, there are other precautions you can take to stay healthy during your trip to Guatemala. For example, use mosquito repellents with DEET to prevent diseases such as malaria and dengue. Drink only bottled water and avoid unwashed or raw food to avoid gastrointestinal problems. Furthermore, protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen and wear covering clothes.

In transit? Then also check the vaccination advice for these destinations!

Travel further to surrounding countries such as Mexico, Honduras or Belize? Then check out the vaccination advice for these countries as well, so you can be well prepared to travel.

Vaccination rates

Are you curious about our vaccination rates? If so, please refer to our tariff list. You pay per visit for the day's services; reimbursement for health insurance depends on the policy conditions. If you are unexpectedly unable to attend, please cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments that are not cancelled in time will be charged as consultations.

Surrounding countries

Will you be passing through or are you curious about vaccination recommendations for surrounding countries such as Costa Rica, Panama or Mexico? Then check out our general vaccination recommendations for these countries on our website or make an appointment for personal advice!