Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need a Passport & a Visa to go to Brazil?

  • Yes.  Passports should be valid for 6-months after your last travel date (i.e. valid to June 2013). For complete details and links to passport and visa applications go The Trip and click on Entry Requirements.

Q.How will I know that you received my registration profile?
A. Once you hit the submit button an automatic confirmation will be generated and forwarded directly to you.


Q. How can I book airline reservations to and from Brazil?
A. We are partnering with Azumano Travel's Group Air Department to provide discounted airline travel assistance from Portland to Brazil, roundtrip.  During the registration process you can request air travel itinerary options for your consideration. Once your registration has been submitted we will confirm your hotel accommodations. You will then be contacted by an Azumano Travel Group Air Specialist within two business days.


Q. Will I receive a confirmation number for my hotel reservation?
A. We have reserved group block hotel rooms, therefore you will not have in individual confirmation number.
 

Q. Can I extend my trip?

  • Yes, please indicate dates and cities where you would like to travel beyond the main program. We can help with you with a personal extension.

Q. Who do I contact if I still have questions?

  • Information on the business and program content should be directed to Doug Badger doug@quinnthomas.com
    General trip information contact Gregg Macy at Gregg@theGiGnow.com                                                                     Air travel contact Debi Corbitt or Chandra Bursik at reg@azumano.com


Q. I have questions about safety.

  • You'll find information and recommendations in the Destination Information of this website.

Q. I have questions about health information for travelers.

  • The most common question is do I need to take precautions for Malaria or Yellow Fever.  The Centers for Disease Control RECOMMENDS that travelers have a current Yellow Fever. vaccination for some of the areas we will be visiting.  We are not scheduled to visit any areas that have a known outbreak or occurrence of Malaria.  To view the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control CLICK HERE.                                                                                                                                                            
    Before visiting Brazil, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable   diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or healthcare      provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)




Vaccination or Disease


Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases from the Centers for Disease Control

Vaccine recommendations are based on the best available risk information. Please note that the level of risk for vaccine-preventable diseases can change at any time.

To have the most benefit, see a healthcare provider at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it.  The CDC recommends that you see a healthcare provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. Find a travel medicine clinic near you. If you have a medical condition, you should also share your travel plans with any doctors you are currently seeing for other medical reasons.

Routine
Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc.

Hepatitis A
 or immune globulin (IG)
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection (see map) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.

Hepatitis B
 
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map), especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident).

Typhoid
 
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in Tropical South America, especially if staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water.

Yellow Fever 
Requirements: None. Brazil currently does not require yellow fever vaccination for entrance into the country. However, travelers are strongly urged to get the yellow fever vaccine before traveling to an area of Brazil with risk of yellow fever virus transmission.

Recommendations:

Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months of age going to the following areas: the entire states of Acre, Amapá, Amazones, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasília), Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins, and designated areas (see Map 3-19) of the following states: Bahia, Paraná, Piauí, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo. Vaccination is also recommended for travelers visiting Iguassu Falls.
Update: The Brazil Ministry of Health has recently expanded the list of municipalities for which yellow fever vaccination is recommended in the four southeastern states of São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. For details, see In the News: Yellow Fever in Brazil.   Not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to areas not listed above, including the cities of Fortaleza, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and São Paulo (see Map 3-19).
Vaccination should be given 10 days before travel and at 10-year intervals if there is on-going risk. Find an authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccination clinic.
Protection from Mosquito Bites:

  • Since yellow fever is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, travelers are also reminded to take steps to prevent mosquito bites:
  • When outdoors or in a building that is not well screened, use insect repellent on uncovered skin. Always apply sunscreen before applying insect repellent.
  • Look for a repellent that contains one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin (KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus/PMD, or IR3535. Always follow the instructions on the label when you use the repellent.
  • In general, repellents protect longer against mosquito bites when they have a higher concentration (%) of the active ingredient. However, concentrations above 50% do not offer a marked increase in protection time. Products with less than 10% of an active ingredient may offer only limited protection, often just 1-2 hours.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics approves the use of repellents with up to 30% DEET on children over 2 months old.
  • For more information on the use of insect repellents, visit Mosquito and Tick Protection.
  • Wear loose, long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.
  • Spray clothing with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent for greater protection. (Remember: Don't use permethrin on skin.)
Rabies 
Rabies vaccination is only recommended for certain travelers, including:

  • Travelers with significant occupational risks, such as veterinarians
  • Long-term travelers and expatriates living in areas that pose a high risk for exposure
  • Travelers involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats, stray dogs and cats, wildlife, and other mammals. Such travelers include wildlife professionals, researchers, veterinarians, or adventure travelers visiting areas where bats, wildlife, and other mammals are commonly found
Be Careful about Food and Water:
Diseases from food and water are the leading cause of illness in travelers. Follow these tips for safe eating and drinking:

  •  Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating.  If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand gel (with at least 60% alcohol).
  • Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles.  Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.  If this is not possible, learn how to make water safer to drink.
  • Do not eat food purchased from street vendors.
  • Make sure food is fully cooked.
  • Avoid dairy products, unless you know they have been pasteurized.
  • Diseases from food and water often cause vomiting and diarrhea. Make sure to bring diarrhea medicine with you so that you can treat mild cases yourself.
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