Vaccinations and International Travel

Every day we travel more and more and to more remote places. Therefore, the international traveler must have basic measures in place to help minimize the risks to which his or her health may be exposed. Proper travel planning, consultation with a health professional and updating vaccinations prior to travel are essential to minimize potential health risks. Additional precautions, such as health education and antimalarial chemoprophylaxis, should also be taken.Vaccination is one of the most important aspects to ensure that international travelers stay healthy and protected from infectious diseases.In this manual we intend to collect the most important aspects related to vaccinations and international travelers, so that it is a useful and attractive tool for health professionals to help in their consultations with international travelers.