Staying Healthy On The Road Part 1- Immunizations

When traveling internationally, be sure your immunizations are up to date. Some countries require proof of immunization for entry. The most common one that requires documentation is the yellow fever vaccine. Many international travelers get immunized for Hepatitis A and B as well.
If you’re unsure of what immunizations you’ll need for your particular trip, the best idea is to check with the experts at Center for Disease Control. Their wisdom can be found online at www.cdc.gov. The CDC should be your go-to source for what inoculations you’ll need for the destinations on your itinerary and also what anti-malarial requirements that may exist for the countries you’re visiting. The CDC also lists health hazards in different world regions—a resource your doctor may even turn to for advice of his own.
If you’re not sure what reservoir, swamp or jungle you’ll end up being close to, most major cities have special travel health clinics to get immunizations, advice and information locally. Search you destination in the ISTM global clinic directory here. Over 65 countries are represented.
If all that is not available to you, contact your primary doctor. He or she can should be able assist you by email or phone.