Guyana (Georgetown)

The malaria risk is:

• high in the following regions: Barima-Waini (region 1), Supenaam (2), Cuyuni-Mazaruni (7), Potaro-Siparuni (8) and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (9). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
• moderate in the following regions: Essequibo-Islands-West-Damara (3), Pomeroon- Demerara-Mahaica (4) and Mahaica-Berbice (5) and the interior of East Berbice-Corentyne (6) and Upper Demerara-Berbice (10). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
• low in Georgetown and New Amsterdam. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. 

In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.

There is a risk of yellow fever.

Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Protect yourself against insects. 

Ticks can transmit diseases.

Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

Read these tips before you leave.

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
In addition, vaccination is compulsory if you have recently been in a country where yellow fever may be present. 
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre.

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

• COVID-19
• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis
• Polio
• Measles-mumps-rubella

Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

• Rabies
• Dengue
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Pneumococci