Many adults cite busy schedules and a lack of serious health risks when asked if they have received regular vaccination shots. Families and professionals from Suffolk County should look at opportunities to travel abroad as a chance to catch up on vaccination shots. There are several basic vaccinations that can help maintain health at work, home and foreign destinations.

Catching up on Vaccination Shots

The CDC is a national health agency that provides recommendations for individuals traveling all over the world. There are several vaccinations recommended by the CDC for travelers leaving the United States:

• Tetanus
• Meningitis
• Rabies

The tetanus booster shot is recommended by the CDC in 10-year intervals for all adults. This shot is important for construction workers, hikers and other outdoor travelers whose risk of receiving puncture wounds is higher than average.

Meningitis shots are recommended for travelers who will spend times in hostels, travel hotels and other densely packed locations. The rapid transmission of this disease and the fatal consequences of passing up vaccinations should create a sufficient draw for skeptical travelers.

Many adults fail to realize the importance of getting the three doses of rabies vaccination required for immunization. The CDC outlines a three-dose shot that must be completed within 28 days of the first vaccination. The threat of rabies remains high in many locations due to the incursion of urban development upon wild animal habitats.

Passport Health supplies New York City residents with vaccine shots. This clinic has staff members who are familiar with CDC recommendations as well as ongoing health issues around the world. The clinics are in Long Island, Manhattan and Forest Hills. An initial consultation can be made using the contact info above.