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Planning a summer adventure? As consumed as you might be with booking flights, planning your wardrobe, or teaching yourself certain key phrases in other languages, don’t forget to research if any vaccines are needed before the trip. This preventive care step is required for several countries—both to stop you from picking up a disease your body doesn’t have immunity against and to protect the people of the culture you are visiting. The guide below tells you what to need to know about these shots.

Why Should I Get Vaccinated?

Even if you’re going to another country that seems clean, modern, and developed, you’re still at risk of exposure to pathogens and germs that could make you sick. Additionally, some places won’t let you into the country without documented proof that you are vaccinated. For example, several countries require passengers from certain areas to prove they are immunized against yellow fever. However, US residents are usually exempt unless they have stayed 12 or more hours in a region where the disease is prevalent.

What Vaccines Should I Get?

preventive careFirstly, everyone should be vaccinated for the four most common diseases, no matter where they’re going: diphtheria, polio, whooping cough, and tetanus. Every country has it’s own concerns, though, so search online to see what their individual requirements and recommendations are. It’s generally best to receive these shots four to six weeks before you travel. You should also talk to a doctor about the upcoming trip in light of your specific health concerns. For example, pregnant women should take extra preventive care measures. 

 

Traveling soon? Stop by Santiam Hospital in the Mid-Willamette Valley area of Oregon to get vaccinated. In addition to this, they also offer a wide range of other preventive care services—including women’s health check-ups and diagnostic imaging—to catch problems before they become serious concerns. Their emphasis on patient comfort manifests itself in low wait times. To learn more about their offerings, visit the website. Call (503) 769-2175 to schedule a preventive care appointment.
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