Get Necessary Travel Shots Well Before Travel

Getting travel shots  is perhaps the most common necessity overlooked by so many travelers today.

This is why here at Holidays for Family, I felt this bit of family travel information is so important to pass on to you.

It’s just not something everyone thinks about when making travel preparations.

So I’m writing this as a simple reminder to be sure your travel vaccines are complete for you and your family before heading off on vacation.

First, have a look at this informative video.

It outlines some reasons why you should protect yourself with certain travel medication before leaving on your holidays.

Enjoy …

Travel Shots Vary According to the Countries You Are Visiting

How long you will be away and what you will be exposed to while traveling makes a big difference!

As well, it’s important to know what travel vaccinations you have had previously.

There are certain vaccinations for travel that are recommended when visiting certain countries and others that are required.

I’ve included a couple of very good websites that provide travel health information for any country in the world you may be visiting.

These include …

• CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Vancouver Coastal Health Clinic

Two excellent websites to visit for complete information on this subject.

Here is a short list of typical travel vaccines that are recommended for safe guarding you and your family from illness.

• Tetanus/Diphtheria – recommended for everyone.
• Typhoid – recommended for those visiting foreign countries and not staying at all-inclusive resorts.
• Polio – recommended for travel to Africa and Southeast Asia
• Hepatitis A – recommended for foreign travel and Europe
• Hepatitis B – recommended for extended travel in developing countries.
• Meningococcus – recommended for travel to developing countries.
• Malaria – this is not a travel shot but a medication taken orally.
• Rabies – recommended for extended travel where rabies is common.

Here at Holidays for Family , I have put together a short list of travel immunizations that may be required and where proof may be needed for visa application purposes:

• Cholera
• Meningococcal disease
• Yellow fever
• Hepatitis B
• Measles, mumps, rubella
• Tetanus and diphtheria

As you can see, the list can be extensive depending on where you are traveling to and for how long.

If you’re traveling with family, it’s best to know before hand what is recommended and what may be needed for your travel destination.

Depending on the Travel Shots Required – The Cost Can Be Quite Expensive

It’s very important that you contact your family physician or a local travel medicine clinic to arrange for the necessary vaccinations for travel. This should be done at least ‘2 to 3 months before leaving‘!

Your doctor and/or the travel clinic will advise you of the vaccines necessary for you and your family members. Perhaps your heading off on one of those all inclusive family vacations to the Caribbean or maybe taking one of those fabulous best cruise deals to some far off exotic location.

Make sure you know that you and your family will be protected when traveling to your holidays destination.

Remember, there are travel vaccines that are typically routine, recommended or required.

In closing, travel shots are a ‘very important safe guard‘ against disease while traveling, but not a guarantee against illness!

You must ensure at all times that you act diligently and take the necessary precautions while traveling to protect you and your family while away on holidays.

• Wash and /or sanitize your hands before eating.

I always carry a small travel bottle of reliable hand sanitizer at all times.

• Be careful of what you drink and eat as well.

Where did that water in your glass come from?

How was the food prepared that you are about to eat?

These are just a few tips to think about while away, to help safe guard against disease and illness.

Here is a nice helpful Food guide travel information pamphlet that you can download and print for your convenience.

Traveling is exciting and fun and with a few precautions taken prior to travel, you can minimize any risk for you and your family while away.

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Happy travels!

Robert Tellier

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