No matter where you are going, you should know things to put in your bag before leaving. You should not take your health for granted, if you are planning for an oversee trip.

Travel vaccines depend on the destination where you are going, whether the area is rural or not, the climate of that area, season, your health status, your age and previous immunizations. So this vacation, if you are planning to go to Paraguay, here are precautions you should take before going there:

The weather of Paraguay is subtropical, so in summer it can be very hot and in winter it is mild and it may even have few cold days. In summer, there is heavy rainfall. If you are going to Paraguay in summer, carry lightweight cotton clothes and if you are going in autumn, carry warmer clothes with you. You should carry proper rainwear while visiting Paraguay, no matter when you are going.

Before going to Paraguay, you need to get vaccinated. Instead of putting yourself at a risk, consult with your doctor at least 2-3 weeks before your trip, because your vaccines may take time to effect. Start taking medicines to prevent malaria, if you need it. There are many routine vaccines recommended by doctor, such as measles, so if you are not vaccinated, you would be at risk of infection so, and hence, you should get yourself vaccinated.

Here are few recommended vaccinations before going on a trip for Paraguay:

Hepatitis A – It is a recommended vaccine for all the tourists of all ages. You should get it at least two weeks before leaving for Paraguay and for long term immunity, you should get booster 6-12 months later.

Yellow fever – It is also one of the recommended vaccines for all tourists greater than nine months of age. The vaccine is considered only for those who have exposure to mosquitoes or incapability to stay away from mosquito bites.

Typhoid – It is recommended for all travelers, with exception of those who are there for short period and who restrict their food to big hotels, such as cruise passengers and businessmen. It is mostly given in an oral form, consisting of four tablets taken on alternate days.

Rabies – It is recommended for travelers who are spending a lot of time outdoors, and for travelers who are at high risk of animal bites, such as animal handlers.