Recommended Vaccines
There are no countries visited by Explorica tours that require any inoculations or vaccinations, but it is recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that an individual be up-to-date with his or her routine vaccinations before traveling to any foreign country.
Additionally, travel to certain countries puts an individual at a higher risk for contracting certain diseases; as a result, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all individuals be vaccinated, or take preventative medication, for these diseases to avoid illness. For more information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Destination page for country and region-specific information on recommended vaccines.
When to get Vaccinated
Travelers should schedule an appointment with their travel medical provider 4-6 weeks prior to their departure date, as most vaccines take time to become effective or must be administered in a series. For more information on when to get your vaccines, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccinations page.
Where to get Vaccinated
To find a travel clinic near you, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Clinics page. The websites for Private Travel Medicine Clinics and State Health Departments in your state are available on this page.
A Note About 2009 H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu):
Explorica continues to monitor, and will always follow the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) travel recommendations and guidelines regarding the H1N1 virus. Currently, the CDC is NOT recommending avoiding travel to any destinations.
For more information about H1N1 precautions, vaccinations, frequently asked questions and more, visit the CDC’s H1N1 homepage.