Travel Health

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Traveling With Diabetes

If you have diabetes, you know that it is a disease that requires constant monitoring. Traveling with diabetes requires a little extra planning. Read here to learn how prepare yourself for a diabetes-safe vacation.

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Vaccines

It is important to make sure that you receive proper vaccination prior to traveling, especially if you are traveling to areas where the risk of getting a certain disease is high. Here is information on some vaccines to consider before traveling:

• Diptheria vaccine
• Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine
• Hepatitis A vaccine
• Japanese encephalitis vaccine
• Rabies vaccine
• Rubella vaccine
• Typhoid vaccine
• Yellow fever vaccine