Vaccines and Immunology

Travel Immunization

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Immunizations for travel are most important to prevent travel-related infections. Generally, immunization needs are based on the tourist’s medical history, likely exposures while traveling, countries, and regions to be visited. Tourists are at risk of catching infectious diseases such as cholera, European tick-borne encephalitis, Hepatitis A and B, influenza, yellow fever which are preventable by vaccine. Proper research has to be done before the travel about the country's healthcare as well. The travelers’ medical record must contain the vaccine type, dose, date of administration. Though the chances of being exposed to infections depend on our lifestyle, duration, and mode of travel, locations we stay, it is highly recommended to get vaccinated.  It is also advisable to consult a doctor before two months of travel to get all the vaccination shots.

Related associations and societies:  Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF), Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) , Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI), Clinical Immunology Society, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society(PIDS),  National Medical Association (NMA)