Travel Vaccines CDC

Do not forget to pack good health for your trip! Travel vaccines are your tickets for having a healthy adventure in any part of the globe. Traveling to certain regions may expose you to certain diseases for instance, you may need to take yellow fever shots if you wish to travel to South America, Central America or Africa. It is a very wise decision to protect yourself, your family and your community by taking vaccines before traveling.

Know before you go: Which vaccines do you need for your trip?

About 4-6 weeks before you travel, it is always advisable to book appointments with your doctor to get all the necessary vaccines which you may need specifically based on the exact country you want to travel to. This time is perfect because some vaccines require more than one dose while others may take time to kick in.

For important information on vaccines needed to stay healthy while on a trip, visit the health sites. You can also download apps which help users identify the vaccines necessary for their next trip.

Where to find travel vaccines CDC

• Ask your doctor or medical practitioner or RX Oasis pharmacist about vaccines before you travel.
• Inquire at the local health department. Some of them offer vaccines for travelers.
• Locate a travel clinic near you and ask about travel medicine specialist
• You will need to go to an authorized vaccine center for yellow fever vaccine. It is common that these authorized vaccine centers will offer you other vaccines which you might need for your trip.

What you need to know about travel vaccines CDC

• Have you booked an appointment with a travel medicine provider?
• Do you know the complete vaccines which you and your travel team might need for the trip?
• How strong is your immune system? Do you have alterations as a result of medical conditions such as HIV or diabetes?
• Are you a nursing mother still breastfeeding?
• Is your baby going along on the trip?
• Please surf the internet to learn more about this if you haven’t don\e that already

Resources for Health Professionals

Keep yourself and your family safe from serious diseases by staying updated on all the latest travel news. You can find several learning guides on CDC’s travel health site for clinicians.

Rx Oasis has certified Pharmacist to advise and administer all travel vaccinations as well as flu and pneumonia. Contact us at 813-677-6000

Find out more from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website.