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Foreign travel is on the rise, with more than 760
million people crossing international borders in
2005. Most people spend a great deal of time
researching destinations, airfares and hotels but
many never think of protecting themselves from the
many diseases and illnesses that plague travelers
every year. The experts at The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) are the best source for
the information we need to help protect us when
traveling out of the United States. |
 Ideally,
you should consult with a health-care provider 6 to
8 weeks before your trip. Many vaccines take time
to become effective in your body and some vaccines
must be given in a series over a period of days,
weeks or even months. If it is less than 4 weeks
before you travel, it is even more important that
you see your doctor or vaccination provider. It
might not be too late to get your travel
vaccinations or anti-malarial medications and other
vital information about how to protect yourself from
illness and injury while traveling. Visit
www.cdc.gov/travel
and
click on Destinations for information about specific
vaccinations you will need for the destination you
will be visiting. Also, be sure to carefully read
the information given about food and water safety
and mosquito-borne diseases (such as malaria) for
the area you will be visiting. If you have any
questions about the information found on the CDC
website, you may contact them by phone or email or
we will be happy to help you determine the
vaccinations you will need. |
Health risks associated with travel are greater for
certain groups of travelers, including infants and
children, pregnant women, the elderly, the disabled,
and those who have pre-existing health problems.
For all of these people, medical advice and special
precautions are necessary. They should also be well
informed about the medical facilities available at
their destination, just in case they need help
there. You can find this information regarding
special needs travelers at
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/special-needs.aspx.
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Persons who have
chosen to make the United States their new home
should be certain they are protected from the same
vaccine-preventable diseases as if they were born in
this country. This is especially important if they
are returning to their homeland for a visit after
living in the U.S. You may access the tables of
vaccines recommended for all persons residing in the
U.S. on our website pages listed as Adolescent
Schedule and Adult Schedule. THOSE ADULTS WHO HAVE
NOT RECEIVED THE FULL SCHEDULE OF VACCINES
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHEN THEY
LIVED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY SHOULD RECEIVE THE PRIMARY
SERIES OF VACCINATIONS THAT ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BEFORE RECEIVING ADULT
BOOSTER DOSES. Certain groups of immigrants may
qualify for these vaccines at a reduced cost.
Please call our office for details.
Tips for Women Traveling Alone
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1227.html
Travel Tips for Students
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/study-abroad.aspx
Foreign Entry Requirements
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
Tips for Americans Residing Abroad
http://travel.state.gov/travel/living/residing/residing_1235.html
Tips for Air Travel and
Cruise Ships
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/air-travel-cruise-ships.aspx
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The
CDC updates the information on it’s website on a
daily basis regarding recent outbreaks and urgent
information for travelers. The four levels of
travel notices are:
In the News,
Outbreak Notice,
Travel Health
Precaution,
&
Travel Health Warning.
Notices of disease activity at any of these levels
are always posted on the right side of the
Travelers' Health homepage and also at the top of
the Regional Destination pages of the affected world
regions.
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We
can provide all the vaccines you will need to stay
healthy while traveling. Once you have
had the chance to browse the information on the CDC
website, please call or email the professionals at
SHOTS, etc. to make your group
appointment to receive your vaccines. We ask that
you give us 5-7 days notice to service your travel
group. Individuals not affiliated with a group may
attend a group appointment if scheduled with our
office prior to the group date.
Remember, when
comparing us to other providers, we do not charge
any fees other than the published vaccine prices.
You will save hundreds of dollar$ per person with
us! |
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Let
SHOTS, etc. help you make sure that
the only things you bring back from your trip are
souvenirs and wonderful memories! |
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This information was compiled from information
published by the CDC and the World Health
Organization (WHO) |
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