Recommended vaccinations for Chile
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Chile, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Chile; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk: staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers to poor sanitation areas, adventure travellers in rural/basic accommodation, existing medical conditions, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, occupational exposure, outbreak areas with limited safe water and medical care |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Chile; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling |
| Measles | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with risk of exposure to bats or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis might be difficult · Pre-exposure vaccination recommended for those at increased risk due to work (e.g. lab staff, animal workers, healthcare workers) or increased exposure to wild animals |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Consider vaccination for travellers at increased risk: visiting friends and relatives, frequent/long-stay travellers to poor sanitation areas, laboratory personnel handling bacteria |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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