Essential Vaccinations for
South America and Antarctica
Protect yourself with the right vaccinations for safe South American travel. Expert pharmacists at Malvern Travel Clinic provide same-day appointments and comprehensive travel health advice.
Regional Health Information
This information is to help travelers prepare for health risks and vaccination requirements specific to their destination.
Key Health Risks
Be aware that in South America and Antarctica, there may be increased risks of infectious diseases such as yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika virus, and altitude-related illness in certain areas, so consult Malvern Travel Clinic before departure. However, many of the health risks experienced by travelers can be prevented by vaccines and other measures need to be taken.
Always make sure you understand the wider risks at your destination and take precautions, including:
- Mosquito bite prevention (yellow fever, dengue, Zika)
- Altitude sickness prevention (Andes mountains)
- Food and water safety
- Extreme weather protection (Antarctica)
- Sun protection at high altitudes
- Wildlife encounter safety (Amazon/Antarctica)
- Road safety and accident prevention
Travel Preparation Timeline
At Malvern Travel Clinic, we understand the importance of protecting your health while traveling to malaria-endemic regions. That’s why we provide a comprehensive travel preparation timeline for each of our patients.
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8 Weeks Before - Initial consultation at Malvern
Speak with one of our travel health experts to confirm and book in your required vaccinations.
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6 Weeks Before - First vaccinations
Book in your first vaccinations with our health travel experts.
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4 Weeks Before - Follow-up vaccines if needed
Sometimes, it is necessary to have follow-up vaccinations 4-weeks prior to you travelling.
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2 Weeks Before - Final health check and travel medications
We will give you a final health check 2 weeks prior to your travel along with any medications for altitude ...
Same-day appointments are available for urgent travel. Please contact us.
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Meet Your Travel Health Experts
Meet our Expert Pharmacists
Nadeem Nasrullah
Pharmacist (IPresc)
Aaron Uppal
Pharmacist
Shaquille Lawrence
Pharmacist
Competitive Travel Health Package
We offer fair, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
Why choose Malvern Travel Clinic?
Our travel health experts are industry leaders, providing a service that will ensure all your travel requirements are met from our simple consultation through to our comprehensive travel health assessment. Receiving your travel vaccinations from Malvern Travel Clinic means:
- Same-day appointments available
- Expert independent prescriber pharmacists
- Comprehensive one-stop service
- Local to Herefordshire and Worcestershire
