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When
you're planning a trip abroad, particularly
to places off the beaten track, you need to
know what health hazards you may be facing
and what immunisations you need.
Once you've chosen your trip, use the resources
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immunised against, along with infomation
of any reported outbreaks of any unusual diseases.
It's best to have most vaccinations at least three
months before you travel and in the case of hepatitis
B it can take six months to give full protection.
So, if it's a short notice trip then get in touch
with your GP who will be able to recommend the
best course of action.
Most common vaccinations are administered by your
own GP, however, some of the more unusual vaccines
may have to be given at special travel clinics.
Your GP will advise you.
Whilst you've got your vaccination head on it's
a good time to check if you need a tetanus or polio
booster.
For mandatory vaccinations, you'll need an international
vaccination card, which must be signed and stamped,
and has to accompany you on your trip. It's always
a good idea to keep a copy, and if you don't know
why, you need to visit our CHECKLIST
section.
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office publishes
a collection of Travel
Advice Notices which include
some great links to other resources.
This drop-down menu takes you directly
to each country. Click the above logo
for some general travel tips. |
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GET
THAT JAB!
Click the Department of Health logo
for a checklist of countries and what
immunisations you need. You'll also
find it useful to visit the departments
'Consult
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FitForTravel |
A must visit
site for all UK travellers, from the
good old NHS (Scotland).
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WHAT ADVICE OTHER ORGANISATIONS GIVE OUT... |
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The US Dept of Health
& Human Services, Centers
for Disease Control. |
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