INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL IMMUNIZATION SERVICES

The risk of getting an illness or disease while traveling depends on the countries to be visited. Immunizations can decrease the chance and may prevent serious illness and diseases.

Specific vaccines require multiple doses to produce protection. Planning enough time before travel for vaccination is essential.

Plan 3 to 6 months before traveling to assure maximum protection from vaccinations!

International Travel immunizations are provided by the Health Department to Clinton County residents only.
 

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Immunizations are recommended when traveling to Africa, Asia & Southeast Asia, Caribbean, Central & South America, India and the Middle East.

You may need medicine to prevent malaria. Your public health nurse can advise you about this.


Which Vaccinations Do I Need?

To figure out what vaccinations you will need based on the place you are traveling to, click here on this external link to go to CDC's travel web page.


Vaccinations Available

> Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
> Immune Globulin
> Influenza 
> Pneumococcal
> Japanese Encephalitis
> Measles, Mumps, Rubella
> Meningococcal Meningitis
> Polio
> Rabies (Pre-exposure rabies immunization is available for travelers who may experience frequent contact with wild or domesticated animals.)
> Tetanus / Diphtheria
> Typhoid
> Yellow Fever


Fees, Location, and Times to Receive Services?

Your public health nurse will discuss with you required immunizations after reviewing your travel plans.

Fees are revised annually based upon vaccine cost and demand.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call us Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.


Click here to see our World Traveler newsletter.
 

Things to take with you when traveling

Health Insurance Identification

Personal health history: list of medical conditions, allergies, blood type, medications (leave in original prescription containers)

Vaccination record

Click here for the Adult Vaccination Record Form (to help keep track of your vaccinations)

A prescription is needed whenever carrying syringes

Personal First-Aid Kit: Motion sickness medicine, diarrhea medicine, constipation remedy, cold medicine, hydrocortisone cream, antibiotic cream, adhesive bandages, and thermometer

Rabies

Avoid petting animals. If you get bitten by an animal while traveling always assume the animal is rabid and receive prompt medical attention.

Click here for a travelers' precaution regarding the Avian (bird) flu.

Click here for travelers' information about the Chikungunya Fever.

Other Travel Tips

Women who are or may be pregnant, children and persons with certain allergies may have special medications and vaccination needs
Use insect repellent & precautions
Use good food and water precautions
Let someone know your itinerary (hotel names, flights, etc.)



 

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