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Immunization Requirements
Immunizations Required for AMIGOS Participants – Summer 2006
The following immunizations are required or strongly recommended for all AMIGOS volunteers and project staff members. AMIGOS consults our Medical Director, in country Peace Corp office and the guidelines set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in establishing volunteer vaccine requirements. AMIGOS will mail you any updates specific to your project area and country. For more information, consult your doctor. The cost of immunizations is not covered in the participation fee.
| Tetanus/Diphtheria | Required for all volunteers |
| Polio | Required for all volunteers |
| Measles/Mumps Rubella | Required for all volunteers |
| Typhoid Fever | Required for all volunteers |
| Hepatitis A | Required for all volunteers |
| Hepatitis B | Required for all volunteers |
| Malaria | Required for volunteers in all projects EXCEPT Guanajuato and Paraguay (updated: 4/4/05) |
| Tuberculosis (TB) skin test | Required for all volunteers |
| Rabies | Optional for all projects |
| Yellow Fever | Recommended for Panama and Paraguay |
Go to "Center for Disease Control: Travelers' Health" (http://www.cdc.gov/travel) for more information.
