Travel Vaccinations
Seek advice early
Vaccination planning depends on destination, route, season, activities, entry rules and personal health.
Cooking kitchen with several people in Bangkok; in the case of long-distance travel, health care and food hygiene should be examined at an early stage.
Photo: Markus Lenk
Use current health information
Ask a doctor or travel-medicine service which vaccinations and preventive measures fit the actual journey. Some schedules need several doses, and existing protection such as tetanus may need checking. Include stopovers, rural travel and animal contact.
Official health and entry information can change, so check it close to departure and follow medical advice about medicines, contraindications and timing. Insurance reimbursement varies; confirm cover directly. Keep vaccination records and prescriptions with the travel documents.
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