Vaccines Your Family Needs Before Traveling

With COVID-19 in many parts of the world relatively under control, more and more countries are reopening their doors to local and international tourists. Whether you’re looking to travel within or outside the Philippines, it’s important to plan ahead to get the vaccines necessary for your family’s protection.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting vaccinated at least a month before you travel. This is because your body needs time to build up immunity. Plus, you may need several weeks to get all the doses of the vaccine. So, it’s important to see your doctor when you start to plan your family’s trip.

Make sure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine vaccines. These include vaccines against:

  • Cholera
  • Dengue
  • Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Herpes Zoster
  • HPV
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Polio
  • Rabies
  • Tuberculosis
  • Varicella

Get the shots required for the country (or countries) you and your family plan to visit.

Check the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website for travel notices and alerts and how these can affect your family’s travel plans.

Consult your doctor about the recommended vaccines for you and your family.

Shop at Watsons for your vitamins, supplements, prescription medications, and other essential healthcare needs.

 

References:

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/travel-vaccines.html. Accessed 16 June 2022
https://www.psmid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CPG-ADULT-IMMUNIZATION-2018.pdf. Accessed 16 June 2022

Related Articles

Obesity: A Serious Threat to Health

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass […]

Prevent and control obesity to protect your heart health

Around 27 million Filipino adults are overweight or obese, according to the latest National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food […]

What you can do for better heart health

Advances in scientific and technological knowledge have provided unprecedented advantages in terms of immeasurable convenience in our daily living, lightning-fast […]