Traveling abroad can be an enriching and fun experience, however, it can also pose different health risks. The type of risks you may face traveling depends on a number of things, including:
- Where you’re traveling
- The activities you’re doing while traveling
- Current state of your health
- Your vaccination history
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Getting recommended vaccines before you travel abroad helps lower your chances for getting and spreading disease. Prepare for travel vaccinations the next time you travel abroad by following these tips:
- Find Your Records: Track down all of your vaccine records to know which ones you have and may need to get.
- Visit Your Doctor: Schedule a visit with your primary care doctor at least four to six weeks before any international travel.
- Update Your Vaccines: Ask your doctor about routine vaccines for traveling and if you’re up-to-date on all recommended travel vaccines.
- Check Yellow Fever Proof: See if the country you’re traveling to requires proof of yellow fever vaccine and make sure you get it at least 10 days before you travel.