Uruguay 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 unvaccinated travelers to Uruguay, including infants 6-11 months old.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Uruguay regardless of age.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Get fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months.

Typhoid

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

Chikungunya

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

Rabies

Rabies is present in some wildlife in Uruguay but not commonly in dogs. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where treatment might not be readily available.