Planning a trip to El Salvador? Whether you’re exploring Santa Ana, hiking to the Juayúa 7 Waterfalls, discovering the Ruta de las Flores, surfing the Pacific coast at El Tunco and El Zonte, visiting Mayan sites such as Joya de Cerén or exploring volcanoes and lakes, preparing your health before you travel is an important part of your journey.
Travel health advice depends on your itinerary, activities, climate, regions visited and length of stay. Whether you’re surfing, hiking volcanoes, exploring towns or travelling through rural areas, your health needs may vary.
At MASTA, our specialist travel clinicians provide personalised advice and can recommend and administer the appropriate El Salvador travel vaccinations, along with guidance on staying healthy while abroad.
Book a travel health consultation with MASTA today for expert advice and vaccinations tailored to your El Salvador travel plans.
Malaria is not present in El Salvador.
Malaria is not currently present in this country. However, we still recommend booking a consultation with one of our expert Travel Health Clinicians to review any other health precautions you may need for a safe and healthy trip.
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Medical Director, MASTA
PhD MSc MBBS MRCGP FRCPCH FFPH FFTM RCPS(Glasg.) FRCP(Glasg.)
GMC No. 3115417Professor David Ross OStJ is the Medical Director of MASTA and has been associated with MASTA since 2005. He served 41 years in the Army, including over 10 years as senior advisor on public health to the UK Surgeon General. In 2012 he was appointed the Parkes Professor of Preventive Medicine, in 2014 an Honorary Queen’s Physician and in 2023 an Officer in the Order of St John.