El Salvador

North AmericaModerate risk

No malaria. Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya present. Food and water precautions recommended. Central America's smallest country and an emerging tourist destination.

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Vaccines for El Salvador

Recommended

Hepatitis A

2 weeks before travel

Recommended

Typhoid

2 weeks before travel

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Common questions about travel health in El Salvador

Yes. Hepatitis A, Typhoid are recommended for most travellers.

Health overview: El Salvador

No malaria. Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya present. Food and water precautions recommended. Central America's smallest country and an emerging tourist destination.

Last reviewed: 6/26/2026 · Sources: CDC · WHO · NaTHNaC

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