If you intend to travel to several countries around the world, then you may be shocked with the number of vaccines you may need. The best thing to do is visit a vaccination clinic and get a list of the precise shots you need to take, based on you the countries or regions you will …
Shingles is a type of rash caused by varicella zoster, the virus that is also responsible for causing chickenpox. It is one of the vaccines recommended for people over the ages of 60 years old, and especially if they had chickenpox during their childhood. The virus never goes away completely, and can stay dormant for …
Media stories on birth defects related to the Zika virus in Brazil made it a global concern, especially for many people who were planning on travelling to South America. Most people trooped into travel clinics to find out more about the virus and if it had a vaccine. Even though they may have gotten details …
Out of ignorance, most people travel abroad without giving any due consideration to travel vaccines. Once they get a few required shots for that destination, they think they are all set to go and are now immune against falling ill during the trip. However, this is a very poor approach. It is commendable going for …
Rabies is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the saliva of an infected animal. It can be transmitted following a bite, a scratch or a lick by an animal on a human. The disease is fatal if not treated in good time. The symptoms may take a few months before manifesting, with the early …
Polio is a contagious disease spread amongst the population through contaminated water and food. The polio virus attacks the central nervous system, where it works rapidly to cause paralysis, and may sometimes cause death. Though the spread of the virus is mainly through poor hygiene and sanitation, it can also be passed from one person …
Meningitis is an inflammation characterized by the lining of the spinal cord and the brain and it may be caused by a bacteria, fungus, and virus amongst other pathogens. The spread of the disease is through close contact with an infected person such as sneezing, kissing, sharing drinking and eating utensils and coughing. It is …
Sitting in a plane next to someone coughing and sneezing with a heavy flu will get you worried about being infected as well, and if you didn’t get the flu shot before travelling, you can’t help but wonder if you will be lucky to get off the plane without an infection. Well, the flu is …
Smart international travelers know the importance of visiting their travel clinics to find out which travel shots they need to stay safe in their respective destinations. In most cases, a good number of travelers will not bother to visit any clinic and they will simply go online and read about the required and the recommended …
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When it comes to travel vaccinations, there is never a one-size-fits-all solution. The vaccinations you go for are specifically tailored for your destination and the levels of exposure you may have while in those places. If you are planning a trip to south-east Asia, especially the Indochina region comprising of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, here …
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