There are many things to think about as you prepare for your trip. If you are considering international travel it's important to speak with your health care provider in deciding the vaccines, medications and other measures necessary to prevent illness or injury.   International travel can pose various risks to health, depending on the characteristics of both the traveler and destination.   This section provides basic reference and resources about Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases and other information relative to international travel.  ● Where to learn more.   Destinations - Obtain travel health information for various locations around the world from the Centers for Disease Control wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationList.aspx Vaccinations - General Information about vaccinations for travel wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentVaccinations.aspx Stay Healthy and Safe   Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel   Mosquito and Tick Protection   Safe Food and Water   Counterfit Drugs International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/travel/311.printerview.html International Travel and Health World Health Otganization http://www.who.int/ith/en/   Content Sources: Centers for Disease Control; American Academo of Family Physicians; World Health Organization.

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