Travel Disease & Vaccines

There is risk of this mosquito-borne disease in all areas of this country. Our travel expert will provide you with the vaccination if you need it and it is considered to be safe for you.

Recommended for all travelers during influenza season which is from October through April.

Transmitted through food and water, various pathogens can potentially cause debilitating diarrhea. An oral vaccine is available for the prevention of traveler’s diarrhea. As mentioned above, TravelVAX will prescribe an effective self-treatment antibiotic for an emergency severe case if necessary during your consultation.

The rabies virus is transmitted through bites or scratches, with risks from both wildlife and domesticated animals in this country. Post-exposure treatment for unvaccinated travelers can be complex and time-sensitive, and rabies infection is fatal. During your consultation, our team will help you determine if this vaccine is appropriate based on your itinerary and activities.

The risk of this mosquito-borne disease exists in both urban and rural areas throughout the country. The vaccine is recommended for certain travelers, such as those with underlying medical conditions or those planning a prolonged stay. Our TravelVAX specialist will determine whether you would need the vaccine or not based on your itinerary and health history.

There is a risk of a rare mosquito-borne disease for certain travelers in this country, depending on their itinerary, duration of stay, and planned activities. Our team of travel experts will help you determine whether you need the vaccination for your trip.

Polio is caused by a virus and is primarily transmitted through the ingestion of food or water contaminated via the fecal-oral route. Although the risk is generally low for most travelers in this country, outbreaks can still occur in certain areas. Polio can be debilitating if contracted, so a booster dose of the vaccine is recommended for certain travelers, including those who have been previously immunized.

The meningitis infection, a potentially fetal disease, is an infection of a layer of the brain and spinal cord. The meningitidis bacteria is transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets and close contact. The meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Meningitis, a potentially fatal disease, is an infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The Neisseria meningitidis bacteria are transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets and close contact. The vaccine is recommended for certain areas in this country or for those with prolonged contact with the local population. A TravelVAX expert can help you decide whether you need the vaccine.

There is risk of this mosquito-borne disease in some areas of the country. Our travel expert will determine whether you would need it or not and provide the vaccinations if needed.

The virus is primarily transmitted through food and water. The vaccine is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with blood or bodily fluids. While there is a low risk among the general population, vaccination is highly recommended for travelers at specific high risk (e.g., engaging in sports, adventure activities, tattooing, or sexual contact with a new partner). If you’re staying for a prolonged period or undergoing medical procedures, consult one of our TravelVAX medical practitioners for personalized advice.

Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with blood or bodily fluids. Chronic hepatitis B infection is more common in this country, so the vaccine is recommended for all travelers, even those without anticipated risky activities.

The typhoid vaccine is recommended to protect travelers from foodborne and waterborne diseases, as even those staying in luxury accommodations may be at risk.

Rabies is transmitted through bites or scratches from animals, particularly stray dogs in this country. Post-exposure treatment for unvaccinated travelers can be complicated and time- sensitive, post-exposure infection is fatal. Depending on your itinerary and activities, a consultation with our team will help you determine if this vaccine is right for you.

The red, bullseye shaped rash (also known as erythema migrans) can develop in up to 90% of cases within 2-30 days (average is about 7 days) of the tick bite.

Recommended for all travelers during influenza season which is from October through April.

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Chikungunya means to become controlled and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with severe joint pain.

JE virus is the most important cause of viral encephalitis in Asia.

Polio is a highly infectious, viral disease.

TBE is a viral disease affecting the central nervous system. In the last 30 years, the geographical range of TBE appears to have expanded to new areas.

in 2015, nearly half of the world’s population – 3.2 billion people – was at risk of Malaria.

Recovery from the illness can take people weeks or months, leading to time absent from work, school, or daily life.

An estimated 5-10% of people who get the infection will die from complications.

Traveler’s diarrhea is the most common health problem for travelers, affecting up to 70% of travelers going to a developing country.

The red, bullseye shaped rash (also known as erythema migrans) can develop in up to 90% of cases within 2-30 days (average is about 7 days) of the tick bite.

Half of the babies who catch whooping cough before they are one year old will need to spend time in the hospital.

An estimated 500,000 people with severe dengue hospitalization each year.

Yellow Fever: Refers to jaundice that affects some patients. Is endemic and intermittently epidemic in parts of Africa and South America.

More than 686,000 people die every year due to complications of Hepatitis B, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Reach out to your Travelvax Travel Medicine Professional today to book your consultation. Review your travelplans and obtain the necessary prescriptions and vaccinations for a stress-free journey.

Tetanus is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.

Most strains of HPV do not cause any visible warts or symptoms. As a result, individuals can pass the virus to others without knowing it.

Recovery from the illness can take people weeks or months, leading to time absent from work, school, or daily life.

1 in 3 of the world’s population have been infected with the TB bacteria but have not (yet) become ill as a result (known as talent TB)

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi), which only lives in humans.

Rabies is a viral disease, which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories.