Information on travel vaccines varies from country to country, and from week to week, based on what diseases are prevalent at the time, your length of stay and other factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides up-to-date travel information at their website http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx. In addition, this site contains information on a great variety of health topics including disease outbreaks, tips on how to avoid illness, travel information for those with special needs and more.The City of Milwaukee Health Department no longer gives travel vaccinations, but we can help to answer some questions. Please call our Immunization Program at 286-8034. Visiting a specialized travel clinic is recommended. Costs for consultations and medications can vary. Staff at these clinics can also provide good recommendations for protection from food-borne illness and other safety measures. It is important that you make an appointment several months in advance so that you are adequately protected by the time you make the trip. |