proof of vaccinations needed?

[adrinalno]

Hi every one,

I have most common vaccinations done last year. Do I need proof of this to enter Mexico or central America?

Thanks for your help.

Adriaan.

[memo-p]

Never needed to show a vaccination all the way to Argentina last year. Supposedly the only one needed was yellow fever, which we carried a card, but it was never asked fit.

[PanEuropean]

Hello Adrian:

There is only one vaccination that has an associated legal requirement (by international treaty), and that is Yellow Fever.

Travellers need to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination when arriving from countries where Yellow Fever is endemic or has been recently reported present.

A few third-world countries require travellers arriving from anywhere to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination. I don't know if any of your planned Central and South American destinations are among those who require travellers from anywhere to show proof of vaccination.

For more information, see this World Health Organization document: Yellow Fever Country List.

Be aware that this past summer, the WHO announced that Yellow Fever vaccinations will now be valid for the lifetime of the person who has been vaccinated. Previously, a vaccination was required once every 10 years. See this press release for more details: New yellow fever vaccination requirements for travellers.

Michael

[teevee]

nicaragua has no such requirements

[baldman1]

I've been all over Central America and have never been asked for proof of vaccination.

[GorditoCanadian]

Yellow fever vacs may be required for only certain regions within a country as well... I have travelled such regions and was never asked to produce proof.