Travel Vaccines

Essential Health

Travel Immunizations / Vaccinations for Travel / Travel Health Protection

[ˈtrævəl vækˈsiːnz] | Also called: travel shots

Medical Term Preventive Care

Expert Tip: Travel vaccines protect against diseases that may be uncommon in your home country but prevalent in your travel destination.

Essential Vaccines

1Hepatitis A

Recommended for most international travelers.

Protects against food/water-borne liver infection.

2Typhoid

Important for travel to South Asia and developing countries.

Prevents serious bacterial infection from contaminated food/water.

3Yellow Fever

Required for entry to certain African/South American countries.

Mosquito-borne viral disease prevention.

4Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for long-term travelers to rural Asia.

Protects against mosquito-borne brain infection.

5Rabies

Consider for adventure travelers or those working with animals.

Prevents fatal viral disease from animal bites.

Expert Tip: Some vaccines require multiple doses over weeks/months - plan your vaccinations 4-6 weeks before travel.

1MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Ensure you're up-to-date before international travel.

Highly contagious diseases still common in many countries.

2Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis

Booster needed every 10 years.

Protects against serious bacterial infections.

3Influenza

Recommended for all travelers during flu season.

Seasonal protection against respiratory illness.

1Vaccination Certificate

Required proof for certain vaccines like Yellow Fever.

Official document for border control.

2Booster Dose

Additional dose to maintain immunity.

Some vaccines require boosters for continued protection.

3Travel Clinic

Specialized medical facility for travel health.

Provides destination-specific vaccine recommendations.

4Malaria Prophylaxis

Not a vaccine but important for malaria prevention.

Anti-malarial medications for high-risk areas.

Expert Tip: Vaccine requirements vary by destination - always check with a travel medicine specialist for your specific itinerary.