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YOUR ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR TRAVEL VACCINE INFORMATION


When planning a trip, the last thing you want to think about is illness. The amount of preparations required before a trip will depend on a traveler's risk of contracting a disease or illness. International travelers can be at low or high risk, depending on several factors such as the geographical destination, the length of stay, the location within a country, the type of accomodation or the purpose of travel. If you are unsure of your risk level, you may discuss your plans with your health care professional for taking advice on straying healthy in your specific destination.
Among various preventive measures, immunization is one of the best way to protect yourself from serious diseases, many of which can be life threatening. Depending on the diseases and the travel destination, there are three types of immunizations: Routine, required and recommended immunizations.