If you need to travel for an extended period, reside abroad for a while, or visit a high-risk area you’ve never been to, getting vaccinated can significantly boost your immunity as a traveler. In some cases, certain countries require specific vaccinations before allowing entry.
Let’s take a look at which vaccines are necessary for travel…
Things to Know
Currently, vaccines for travel are categorized into two types: required vaccines and recommended vaccines based on suitability.
- Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
- Influenza Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Rabies Vaccine
- Shingles Vaccine
- Cholera Vaccine
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
- Typhoid Vaccine
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
- Hepatitis A Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Polio Vaccine (OPV, IPV)
- Yellow Fever Vaccine *This vaccine is required by the International Health Regulations (WHO IHR) for travelers to outbreak areas, such as countries in Africa or South America.
- Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine
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Source : The Department of Disease Control
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