Vaccinations Costa Rica
Protect yourself with the right vaccinations for a safe trip.
- More than 90 Vaccination Points are ready to provide you with travel vaccinations, so you can go on your adventure worry-free.
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Costa Rica vaccination advice
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Vaccinations Costa Rica
Get the right vaccinations for a safe trip to Costa Rica
Are you going on a trip to Costa Rica? Travelling to Costa Rica is a great experience. But before you board the plane, there are a few things you need to know. On this page, we give advice on vaccinations for Costa Rica. As every trip and every traveller is unique, it is wise to know which vaccinations are mandatory or recommended for you. With locations that include in the evening and in the weekend are open, you can make an appointment easily and quickly. Feel free to enjoy your trip to Costa Rica by simply within 1 minute make an appointment at a location near you.
Make an appointment for a personal consultation
Would you like personal advice on the right vaccinations for your trip to Costa Rica? For this, you can easily make an appointment online at a vaccination point near you. Advice on vaccinations is special for your trip. Our medical staff follow the latest LCR guidelines and take into account your personal health condition and travel details, such as the duration and circumstances of the trip. You will then receive a personalised travel advice.
Find out which vaccinations are best for your trip to Costa Rica and make an appointment for a personalised travel consultation right away.
- Within 1 minute appointment made
- Everything easy arranged online
- More than 70 locations throughout the Netherlands
- Quick go to a location near you
- Also evenings and weekends possible in some locations
What vaccinations are required for a trip to Costa Rica?
Find out which vaccinations are mandatory, recommended and optional in Costa Rica
Travelling to Costa Rica does not require mandatory vaccinations. It is only necessary to be vaccinated against yellow fever if you have been in a country with yellow fever within the past seven days before entering Costa Rica. If you are coming from Argentina or Panama, the yellow fever vaccination is not mandatory.
Costa Rica has a general vaccination recommendation that will be specifically tailored to your travel plans and health situation during a personal consultation. Thus, the highly recommended To vaccinate for DTP, Hepatitis A, Rabies and Dengue. Are you staying in Costa Rica for more than three months? Then it is advised to also vaccinate against Hepatitis B. Preventive malaria-medication to be used, depending on the travel area.
Would you like to personal advice About getting vaccinations before going to Costa Rica? If so, you can easily make an appointment with one of our 70+ locations throughout the Netherlands. To make sure you enjoy your trip worry-free, our medical experts are happy to help with your preparations. You can then contact us immediately for all your vaccinations.
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Our vaccination policy for Costa Rica
At Vaccination Point, we are happy to help you with your vaccinations before you go to Costa Rica. During your consultation, we will personally advise you on which vaccinations you should take before going to Costa Rica. Each recommendation takes into account your destination, duration and circumstances of the trip and your personal health condition. Vaccination treatments do not always provide full protection and may cause side effects. As a result, the pros and cons of each must be weighed against each other, regardless of the trip and the person.
It is advisable to contact Vaccinatiepunt if you are going to Costa Rica at the last minute. This is because even then you can get vaccinated before the trip begins. However, this depends a lot on the specific vaccines you need and the time they take to become effective. Plan within 1 minute an appointment in your area for vaccination advice.
Why Vaccination Point?
- With more than 70 locations throughout the Netherlands, there is always a branch close by.
- Make an appointment with us quickly and easily, including evenings and weekends, at no extra cost.
- Avoid long waiting times at the GGD; at Vaccination Point you are fast up for expert help.
- We cooperate with several Dutch insurers, which means that your health insurer often covers the costs covers.
- As LCR-registered vaccination centre we offer not only expert care, but also convenience and security.
Travel worry-free by making your appointment quickly online. Let our medical team be happy to help you choose the best vaccinations for your trip to Costa Rica.
Tips for safe travel to Costa Rica
It is always best to get vaccinated before leaving for your trip, if advised. In Costa Rica, you can prevent disease by not only vaccinating and taking preventive medication, but also following certain lifestyle habits to reduce the risk of infection.
Your health depends on how you travel. Protect yourself as much as possible when you are abroad by following some guidelines that will help reduce the risk of infection. For example, be careful with seafood that is raw or not properly cooked. Costa Rica is known to have delicious seafood, but it is important to choose locations that offer fresh produce and good hygiene procedures. This will prevent food poisoning.
The nurse can advise you on ways to prevent diseases during the traveller's consultation. To get personalised advice on the vaccinations you need for your trip to Costa Rica, it is essential to make an appointment. Vaccination Point is available to help you with this.
What does it cost to vaccinate for a trip to Costa Rica?
Our team will keep your file when you make an appointment for vaccinations for your trip to Mexico. With your approval, our experts will make a vaccination recommendation. Here, you pay for the vaccinations administered, the consultation fee and any purchase of a vaccination booklet or additional services such as blood sampling. You pay a consultation fee per visit. Consultation fees include reviewing your records, making a vaccination recommendation, administering vaccinations and providing travel advice for your destination. Consultation fees also include administration fees, housing costs and other necessary expenses.
You will be reimbursed for all expenses, depending on your policy. Please consult your insurance on this matter first. You can check our rates page for all current rates.
Preparing for a US trip
Are you planning to visit other Central American countries besides Costa Rica? Then it is useful to look at the general recommendations on vaccinations of countries such as Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua. One of the biggest benefits of vaccination is that you are protected against diseases prevalent in those specific regions, which ensures that you can travel safely and healthily.
Frequently asked questions
Is there malaria in Costa Rica?
Malaria is present in Costa Rica and is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, which is mainly active at night. Although malaria is preventable and treatable, it can be fatal without treatment.
Want to know if you need malaria medication for your trip to Costa Rica? You can easily make an appointment at a local vaccination point. Our expert nurses will assess the risks for your specific travel destination and, if necessary, prescribe the appropriate malaria medication. If you only need malaria medication, you do not need to visit in person; we will arrange for the medication to be delivered to your home or pharmacy.
Read more here malaria in Costa Rica.
Will my vaccinations be covered by insurance?
If you have supplementary insurance and made an appointment for vaccination, your insurer may cover all costs. An overview of fees per insurer, but this information is indicative. We therefore advise you to always check your insurance policy conditions.
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