Immunizations

No immunizations are currently required for visiting Costa Rica although it is better to be safe than sorry. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended. Incidence of malaria, while historically low, has been increasing, particularly on the coast. Anti-malarial preventatives are recommended as well. For the most current information, please consult your doctor and/or check out the Center for Disease Control web-site at: www.cdc.gov.

Traveler's Diarrhea

It is likely that even if you are cautious, you will experience at least a mild case of traveler's diarrhea. This isn't a disease, rather an adjustment that occurs as your enterobacteria (the normal residents of healthy intestines) population adjusts to new immigrants and different foods. Carry a basic first aid kit containing Imodium to fight back, and the adjustment shouldn't take more than a day or two. If you've traveled for more than a few weeks, don't be surprised if you experience another adjustment and bout of "revenge" upon returning home.