Q: How far ahead of my trip should I get my shots?
A: We recommend 4-6 weeks before travel, but you may certainly come in sooner than that. Depending on the vaccine you can be protected for 2 years up to a lifetime, so sooner is better than later when it comes to getting immunized. There are so many other things to worry about while traveling, so don't leave YOUR HEALTH to the last minute. We definitely are not the first to say 'if you don't have your health, you don't have anything', right?
Q: Do I need things other than vaccinations?
A: That all depends on where you are going. You may need Malaria prevention medication. There are also medicines available for effective prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea, altitude sickness and more. The most important item is to be well informed on the proper precautions needed to stay safe and healthy while traveling abroad. The best way to obtain up-to-date travel health information is by meeting with a Travel Medicine Specialist.
- Q: So, how come I cant find a list of all the shots I need?
A: Every traveler is different. There are some routine immunizations that will most likely be recommended to everyone such as Hep. A & B and Typhoid., but immunization and medication recommendations depend on many variables like: length of stay, type of travel—back packing vs. 5 star accommodations, time of year—rainy vs. dry season, altitude vs. sea level, prior immunization history, medical history, rural vs. urban, any current outbreaks reported, etc. Our nationwide staff is comprised of professionals that include board-certified physicians and registered nurses who have completed rigorous training in the field of travel medicine and immunology. Why not let them do all the hard work?
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