Travel
Travelers Health Sites - Very Important!
By Cynthia Kirkeby
Apr 19, 2008, 19:16

Before you take an international trip you should check these sites for health alerts, vaccination requirements, and other information on how to keep healthy on your trip. Please don’t forget to check the vaccinations you need at least a few months before you leave for another country. Some vaccinations are done in series and may require some time to complete.

Traveler’s Health
The CDC has an excellent section for travelers, which has information on outbreaks, vaccinations, traveling with children, special needs travelers, and additional information. You should check this sites listings before you leave for any international trips.
Source: The Center for Disease Control

International Travel and Health
Check to see which vaccinations are required before you start your international trip. With the help of the International Travel and Health section of WHO, you can check vaccination requirements by country or by disease.
Source: World Health Organization

Travel Clinic Directory
The ASTMH has a searchable list of physicians around the world that deal with Tropical Medicine, Medical Parasitology, and Travelers' Health.
Source: The American Society of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene

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