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Vaccines: Which ones do you need for travel?

Chikungunya vaccine is now available for at-risk travelers age 12 and older
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus that can produce severe joint pains and other symptoms. The virus has caused outbreaks in many tropical and sub-tropical regions including the Caribbean, the Americas, Asia, Southern Europe, Africa and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. All travelers to risk regions should use insect repellents and other measures to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. The vaccine should be considered for travelers going to regions with current outbreaks and for travelers with extended visits to regions where outbreaks are possible.

Traveler’s Medical Service currently offers the vaccine Vimkunya™ (Bavarian Nordic) which is approved for ages 12 and older. Learn more about Chikungunya and the vaccine at https://www.cdc.gov/

Contact us for more information about Chikungunya vaccine (Vimkunya™) and to learn more about how Traveler’s Medical Service can help you prepare for an upcoming trip.

TicoVac™ (TBE) vaccine is available for adults and children
Travelers to over 30 countries including parts of Western Europe may be at risk of acquiring Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) if outdoor activities lead to exposure to ticks and in rare cases through consuming raw dairy products. TICOVAC is a vaccine for TBE that is now available in the US for adults and children. The risk of acquiring TBE is low for most travelers especially in urban areas. Using insect repellents and other tick avoidance measures is important for all travelers participating in outdoor activities in risk areas. NOTE-TBE is not a risk in the US and the vaccine does not protect against Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases found in the US. Learn more about TBE at https://www.cdc.gov/

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