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Are you Traveling to Central America, Mexico, or the Caribbean?

Travel immunization for Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean When you travel out of the continent, it's wise to expect the unexpected. Being far away from home means there is a risk of contracting disease. The physicians at Travel Clinics of America can help you get the appropriate travel shots and teach you about diseases common at your specific destination.

Recommendations for travel

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	Make sure that your routine immunizations are up to date.
	Review travel immunizations in the table below which may be recommended for your travel to Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean.

Disease	Description	Vaccination
Hepatitis A	Hepatitis A, transmitted through contaminated food and water, is the most common vaccine-preventable disease. Vaccination against Hepatitis A virtually eliminates the risk of the disease. It is given as a series of 2 shots, 6 months apart. Read more...	Hepatitis A vaccine
Typhoid Fever	Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection. It occurs worldwide but is more common in developing countries. Typhoid is transmitted by contaminated food. The Typhoid vaccine is by far the best protection for the travelers traveling to developing countries. Read more...	Typhoid vaccine
Hepatitis B	Hepatitis B, a serious viral illness, is transmitted through blood products, contaminated medical instruments (such as during an emergency surgery) and unprotected sex. Some travelers, such as adventure travelers, Peace Corps volunteers, missionaries, and military personnel, may be at increased risk for infection. Generally given over 6 months, the Hepatitis vaccine also may be given on an accelerated schedule over 21 days. Read more...	Hepatitis B vaccine
Rabies	Rabies is characteristically transmitted by the bite or scratch from rabid infected animals. Travelers to rural areas for extended periods of time, children, and those in close contact with animals are at a higher risk for rabies and should discuss receiving a prophylactic anti-rabies vaccination with a travel physician. This vaccination involves a series of three injections, given over 3-4 weeks. Read more...	Rabies vaccine

Additional considerations

Traveler’s Diarrhea can ruin a trip. Your Travel Clinics of America physician can prescribe an antibiotic self-treatment for travelers� diarrhea, and discuss whether taking prophylactic medications is advisable for you.
Malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes, is common in many countries in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. A Travel Clinics of America physician can select the appropriate medications to prevent malaria and to take in the event that you contract malaria while traveling in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Dengue fever is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. There is no vaccine or medication to prevent this disease. Therefore, it is important to use mosquito repellant during the day to decrease the risk of the disease.
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection from swimming in contaminated bodies of fresh water. We can advise about what prescription medications are recommended for treatment if you contract schistosomiasis while in Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean.

Key Points

	Your specific itinerary dictates which additional vaccines you need to protect your health during your trip.
	As soon as you know that you are traveling in Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean — whether for business or pleasure � contact Travel Clinics of America . We will make sure that you have the vaccination protection and advice you need.