Ecuador Travel Health Guide

Routine vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

COVID-19

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Ecuador who haven't been vaccinated. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also consider getting vaccinated.

Measles

Measles cases are increasing worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Ecuador, especially if you're staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.

Rabies

Rabies is present in dogs and bats in Ecuador. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where treatment might not be readily available.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is recommended if you're going to areas east of the Andes Mountains below 7,550 feet elevation. It's required for entry if you're coming from certain South American countries or have been in DRC/Uganda.