The Food and Drug Administration has approved several vaccinations that are used by travel medicine clinics for disease prevention. The approval of Twinrix and Adacel over the last decade has been beneficial for travelers who dislike receiving multiple vaccines.

The CDC and other health organizations recommend Twinrix and Adacel shots for a number of reasons. These vaccinations help travelers and other patients in multiple ways, including:

• Limiting visits to travel health clinics
• Providing fewer side effects from multiple shots
• Preventing multiple illnesses

Combining Several Travel Medicine Shots in One Package

Twinrix cuts the number of shots needed to prevent hepatitis A and B in half. Patients in New York City who attend travel medicine centers should receive Twinrix shots at least one month prior to traveling overseas. The Twinrix vaccination lasts up to 20 years, which eliminates the need for boosters and additional shots for frequent travelers.

Adacel is designed to immunize travelers against pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus with a single shot. The CDC has assessed increasing threats of whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus in foreign countries based on common movements from urban centers out to rural areas. Travelers looking for protection from painful coughing, lockjaw and other symptoms should speak with travel nurses and doctors about Adacel.

Passport Health has several locations in New York City for residents looking for travel shots.