Travel vaccinations are important because they protect you from serious diseases that may be common in the regions you’re visiting but rare or non-existent at home. Different countries have different health risks, and vaccinations help prevent infections like yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and rabies.

They also:

• Reduce your risk of getting sick during or after your trip

• Help prevent the spread of disease across borders

• Protect vulnerable populations in your destination who may be at greater risk

• Ensure you meet entry requirements for certain countries

Getting vaccinated before travel helps keep you—and others—safe and healthy.

Travel health medications are prescribed to help prevent or treat illnesses that travelers may be exposed to abroad. These medications are based on your destination, activities, and personal health profile. Common examples include:

• Antimalarials – to prevent malaria in high-risk areas

• Antibiotics – for traveler’s diarrhea or infections

• Altitude sickness medication – for high-altitude travel

• Motion sickness tablets – to ease nausea during travel

• Jet lag remedies – to adjust to time zone changes

• Insect repellents or bite treatment – to reduce risk of mosquito-borne diseases

A travel health consultation can help determine which medications you may need to stay healthy during your trip.

Essential travel health advice provides tailored guidance to help you stay safe and healthy while abroad. It includes an assessment of your destination, personal health, planned activities, and current global health risks. This advice covers recommended vaccinations, necessary medications, food and water safety, insect bite prevention, and how to manage potential outbreaks or disease exposures, ensuring you're well-prepared for your journey.