Additional vaccinations, depending on the destination
In addition to these, other vaccines may be needed, depending on the holiday destination and the activities you intend to do with the children in that place. Thus, the rabies vaccine can be very useful for children if you will be traveling to areas where they might encounter dogs or other animals. These vaccines can save you a lot of hassle when you go to parts of the world where it might be difficult to get rabies immunizations and medical care quickly.
You will also be required to have the yellow fever vaccine if you will be traveling to parts of South America or Africa. Children aged over nine months can benefit from it. In the case of adults over 60 years old, vaccination is done with some restrictions and with the patient’s informed consent.
Since it is not a routine virus for the European area, the pediatrician may not have the vaccine available in the office, so it is important to allow yourself time and start immunological preparation in advance.
Likewise, vaccines against typhoid fever and diphtheria are recommended for children and adult travelers who may be exposed to contaminated food or water. The same category includes the vaccine against hepatitis A, which will be given in three doses, in an interval of six months. But the vaccine confers immunity after the second dose, given one month after the first dose.
The tetanus vaccine confers immunity for a period of five years. So if there have been incidents where you have received this vaccine in the past, try to remember when this happened to avoid an unnecessary vaccination.
Last but not least, immunization against diseases such as polio is especially important when traveling to a country outside of Europe. Even though the number of countries where travelers may face the risk of polio is small, outbreaks of the disease can occur and it is important that your juniors are fully immunized and protected.
After the vaccination schedule is complete, you will receive the medical certificate for travel.
2023-07-11 08:39:23
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