Although there are no compulsory vaccinations required to enter the country, certain precautions should be taken, certainly if you're staying for any length of time or visiting the more remote regions. Taking out travel insurance is vital, and you should take all possible precautions to guard against AIDS, a major worry in Brazil
Diseases
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Pharmacies and medical treatment
Most standard drugs are available in
pharmacies
,
farmácias,
which you'll find everywhere - no prescriptions are necessary. A pharmacy will also give injections (you need a tetanus jab if you get bitten by a dog) and free medical...
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Food and water
Many diseases are directly or indirectly related to impure
water
and contaminated
food
, and care should be taken over what you eat and drink.
With a little common sense, it's quite easy to establish whether food is...
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A travellers' first-aid kit
Among items you might want to carry with you - especially if you're planning to go trekking - are:
Antiseptic cream
Insect repellent
Plasters/band aids
Water sterilization tablets or water purifier
Lint and sealed bandages
Knee supports
...
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Medical resources for travellers
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The Amazon
Given the remoteness of many parts of the Amazon and the prevalence of insects and snakes, health care takes on a special significance. Despite the heat, you should wear long trousers all the time and use repellent to guard against disease-spreading...
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