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When travelling to any South American country such as Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru, or Brazil from the United Kingdom, a traveller should make certain to get their vaccinations at least two months before they travel.  A traveller should always make sure that their existing vaccinations, including those for tetanus and polio, are up-to-date.  If they are not, booster shots should be arranged prior to travelling.
 
The vaccinations that a traveller should get before going to South America will include those for yellow fever and hepatitis A.  A visitor to South America might also need to get vaccinations for diphtheria, rabies, and typhoid.  This will depend in large part on the areas of South America that they will be visiting.
 
Malaria can also be a risk in certain parts of South America.  There is no vaccination against malaria, and prophylactics should be prescribed by a doctor beforehand.  Healthcare workers should be given the hepatitis B vaccine, and the elderly should be given the pneumococcal and influenza vaccines.

Unlike some other parts of the world, a visitor from the UK does not need to produce their vaccination certificate to visit most of the countries in South America.