Travel Immunizations and Vaccinations

Traveling to distant locations will need you and your family to be protect against various diseases. Epidemics have been seen world over. Whether it is the bird flu, Tamiflu or even the dangerous spread of Swine Flu, the vaccinations are developed in a better formulation. It is better to protect rather than treat oneself of a disease.

Besides, travel plans should not be hindered. It is imperative to carry all your basic pills and medicines along with the doctor’s recommendation. It is also important to carry specific details or scanned reports of a health problem.

A shot of influenza will also be recommended by your pediatrician or family doctor.

Flu shots are essential if you are going abroad. It is best give yourself more protection with the tetanus shot. Booster doses of MMR or Hib are necessary. Rubella shots are important for children aged between 10 to 12.

Other vaccinations include vaccine against yellow fever, rotavirus shot for babies and other vaccines as per the eligibility of the child.

There is no vaccination available for malaria or dengue and hence it is advisable to avoid infection with mosquito nets, coils or ointments to ward off mosquitoes. It is also good to have clean drinking water and avoid the infection of typhoid.

- Author Parenting expert: Ms Kamakshi Gupte.

Disclaimer: The author’s articles are provided for general information. Please consult your doctor or pediatrician for further information or treatment.

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