Going to Lima and Cusco and Macchu Picchu. How is the food handling there? Do we need to worry about Typhoid fever? Did anybody take the typhoid vaccine before traveling? None of us are immunocompromised.
Posted by
CA
2121 posts
We took it before we went about 10 years ago.
Check the State Department and CDC websites for other vaccine recommendations.
We did get a stomach bug and were careful.
Posted by
St. Petersburg, FL
144 posts
We did Peru many years ago and did not get any vaccines,. We stayed at 5 Star hotels and used recommended restaurants,. We had no issues. We did Lima/Cusco/Manchu Picchu/ Puno.
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2513 posts
We did not get the typhoid vaccine for Peru nor did we get turista. We ate in really nice restaurants although that is no guarantee of not getting sick. Boil it, peel it or don’t eat it is the general rule of food safety. Only drink bottled water and brush your teeth with the same. If you are concerned about tummy bugs, then get some Cipro from your doctor to take with you just in case. If you decide to get the typhoid vaccine, get the live oral vaccine (Vivotif - 4 pills over 7 days) which will give you longer immunity than the jab.
Posted by
OP
4 posts
Thank you for quick reply. Yes, I’m leaning towards not getting the vaccine and just bring Cipro.
Posted by
Michigan
410 posts
We were there in December 2023, but on a tour. No vaccines required at the time, and since we were on a tour most of the time, we did not worry about typhoid, etc. Hotels all offered bottled water and/or filtered water dispensers in the lobby. We avoided street food and salads, any fruit and veg that were not peeled, etc. You will likely have more issues with altitude than with food.