TYPHIM Vi® – Salmonella typhi Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Vaccine Discuss with your healthcare professional whether this vaccine is...

PREVENTION High-Risk Areas: All developing countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Means of Transmission:...

Traffic accidents are the most frequent cause of fatal injuries among travelers. Accidents occur 20 times more often in developing...

For young children, traveling to distant locations can be uncomfortable as well as potentially hard on their health. Vaccinations: Before...

Each year, CDC publishes vaccination requirements, vaccination recommendations and other health advice for travelers to the Hajj and...

Trips to the Andes, Himalayas or East Africa (e.g. Kilimanjaro) may include treks to high-altitude locations. Often, only a few days are...

Symptoms: 3-28% of infections remain asymptomatic. Self-limited disease which usually resolves in 7-10 days characterized by fever,...

Transmission: Mosquito bite, usually during the day, especially two hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset. Many cases occur in...

In general, travelers should avoid perfumes, soaps, lotions and hair products containing floral fragrances; these products can attract...