Immunizations and Health Tips ...

Immunizations and Health Tips for Travelers

Many state and local health departments throughout the United States provide travel immunizations. Your primary health care provider is also an excellent resource and can find out from the CDC website what immunizations are required or recommended for the area you are visiting.

Be sure you are up to date on:

• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap) : booster required every 10 years
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR): many adults never received this
• Flu vaccine: annual
• Pneumococcal: one to two doses confers lifetime immunity
• Hepatitis A: Highly recommended 2 doses
• Hepatitis B: 2 doses
• Meningococcal: recommended for some travel
• Yellow fever: recommended for some travel

Stay Healthy

Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.

Drink bottled beverages with sealed tops. Avoid ice.

Do not handle animals, especially monkeys, dogs and cats.

Eat only well cooked foods. Avoid unpasteurized dairy products and raw fruits and vegetables, including salads.

Limit alcohol intake and use safety restraints in motor vehicles.

Use insect repellent and sunblock.