There is a lot to look forward to, yet a lot to check off your to-do list, when planning a trip abroad. Between booking your hotel stays and exciting excursions, there may be one thing you haven’t considered – travel vaccinations. For your health and safety, it’s important to plan ahead so you can avoid any potential health risks and enjoy your vacation to its fullest.
“Travel vaccinations are specific immunizations that protect you from a range of illnesses and diseases that may be more common in countries outside of the U.S.,” says Dr. Asif Hussain, an internal medicine provider with a clinical interest in travel medicine at Advocate Health Care in Oswego, Ill. “The vaccines also lower the risk of bringing any illnesses home with you that could potentially spread to others.”