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However, the three-fold increase, compared to the same period last year, is seen in travellers going after the World Cup.
As to why, many travel agents point to hotel room rates going up by almost 10 times, and airfares by about 15 to 30 per cent.
They also say that demand to catch the matches in Brazil is not as high as in previous World Cups, especially when compared to when South Korea and Japan were hosts in 2002.
For fans and tourists who will join the festivities in Brazil, the Brazilian Embassy in Singapore assures travellers that, despite some concerns, security will not be an issue.
However, there are other precautions to be taken, such as getting vaccinated against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel.
The vaccine is a requirement, particularly if you want to return to Singapore. It is the Singapore government's requirement.
Other recommended vaccines include food- and water-borne infections such as hepatitis A and typhoid, as well as infections for respiratory transmitted infections such as influenza and pertussis, which comes along with a tetanus vaccine.
Travellers over the age of 65, diabetic or has other medical conditions, is also advised to get the pneumococcal vaccine.
As the stadiums heat up with fans from around the world, more health advice is to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
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