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Yellow fever vaccination requirements are usually about your travel history, not just your destination — many countries only require proof if you're arriving from (or have recently visited) a country where yellow fever is present, not for direct flights from the US. Malaria risk similarly varies enormously within a single country — often concentrated in rural or jungle areas while major cities and resort zones carry little to no risk.
This is exactly why generic "packing checklist" health advice falls short — always verify your specific itinerary with a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure.
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