Venezuela to require yellow fever vaccination for travel to four states
People wishing to visit the states of Barinas, Aragua, Lara, and Portuguesa will be required to present proof of yellow fever vaccination, according to a new requirement from Venezuelan health authorities, in response to an outbreak with 36 confirmed cases.
Venezuelan health authorities announced that they will require proof of yellow fever vaccination for travelers to the states of Aragua, Lara, Portuguesa, and Barinas, given the upcoming Easter holiday and the 36 confirmed cases in the country.
Those wishing to visit these states will need to carry proof of yellow fever vaccination, obtained at least 10 days prior to travel, as confirmed by Vice President for Health, Isabel Iturria.
On the other hand, they recommend that people visiting these western regions use insect repellent and wear long-sleeved clothing, especially in wooded areas, to reduce the risk of bites.
This measure from the Ministry of Health responds to a “health alert” confirmed by the authorities, who have detected 36 cases of the disease since June 2025. “The outbreak is concentrated mainly in 22 parishes in the aforementioned states, with Barinas being the region with the highest rate of infection.” Recently, the ministry launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect the population.
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Source: laprensadelara
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