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Prevention
While some things may seem obvious to a seasoned traveler, there are things that are often overlooked when planning a trip. Below you will find a plethora of helpful tips before your big trip. Remember, not all these apply when traveling to a resort or urban area.
- Research the area you are planning to travel to.
- In areas with poor sanitation, only the following beverages may be safe to drink: boiled water, hot beverages such as tea or coffee made with boiled water, canned or bottled carbonated beverages, beer, and wine.
- Avoid uncooked or undercooked foods; avoid raw vegetables or fruits that may have been washed with contaminated water.
- Foods including salads, unpasturized milk and milk products, raw meat, and shellfish can be of particular concern.
- Some fish are not guaranteed to be safe even cooked because of the presence of toxins in their flesh.
- Resist the temptation to buy food from street vendors.
- Infants younger than 6 months should either be breast-fed or given powdered formula prepared with boiled water.
- Consult with your doctor several months in advance before your trip. This is because some administered vaccinations require several doses.
- If you are not sleeping indoors or in a well covered area, carry a mosquito net treated with permethrin to help prevent any bites.
- Those traveling with a disability or with a disabled person should find out how accessible specific destinations are for this type of traveler.
- Make sure you have proper insurance that will cover you overseas.
- If you suffer from diabetes, allergies, or any other condition that may require emergency care, wear a bracelet or other medical identification.
- If you happen to become ill when on your trip, locate the nearest embassy or consulate, as they are likely to have a list of English speaking doctors.
Vaccine Schedule
Provides 54% to 62% protection 14 days after the first dose and 94% to 100% 28 days after the 1st dose. This protection lasts 1 year. A second booster dose 6 to 12 months later provides 20 or more years of protection. |
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Requires 2 doses 30 days apart in order to provide 1 year of protection. Like Hepatitis A, a booster vaccination 6 to 12 months later provides 20 or more years of protection. |
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Other Vaccines |
Other vaccines require a 14 to 30 day period prior to travelling and protection varies from 3 to 10 years depending upon the vaccine. Please email us for more specific information on a particular vaccine. |
See our destinations page to see which diseases present a risk of infection in your planned destination.
