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Is there yellow fever in Colombia?

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Yes, there is a risk of yellow fever in Colombia. See the map below for areas of risk.

Yes, there is a risk of yellow fever in Colombia. "[Yellow Fever vaccinations are] Required if arriving from Angola, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Uganda and ?1 year of age and for travelers who have transited >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission. Recommended for all travelers ?9 months of age except as mentioned below. Generally not recommended for travelers to the cities of Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, and Medellín (see map below). Not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to all areas >2,300 m (7,546 ft) in elevation, the department of San Andrès y Providencia, and the capital city of Bogotá. Note: Yellow fever vaccine availability in the United States is currently limited. Travelers may need to schedule appointments well in advance and visit a clinic some distance away. Find the nearest clinic that has vaccine."

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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