International Travel Shots

Please call ahead if Yellow Fever vaccine is needed due to limited supplies.
- - Daytona Beach - - 1845 Holsonback Dr. Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Phone: (386) 274-0569  Fax: (386) 274-0565 Map to Holsonback By Appointment Only, call (386) 274-0569 (** Note: Daytona Beach Immunizations is CLOSED on the 4rd Friday of each month from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm)	- - - DeLand - - - 935 N. Spring Garden Avenue   DeLand, FL 32720 Phone: (386) 822-6215 Map to Spring Garden Walk-in Only Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- - - Deltona - - - 3151 Howland Blvd.   Deltona, FL 32725 Phone: (386) 789-7507 Map to Howland   By Appointment Only, call (386) 789-7507 (** Note: Deltona Immunizations is CLOSED on the 3rd Thursday of each month)	- - - New Smyrna Beach - - - 717 West Canal Street   New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Phone: (386) 424-2065 ext 2056 Map to Canal Street Monday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointments necessary

Appointment Information:
 

	Plan weeks ahead for your trip by allowing enough time for your immunization requirements
	Bring all immunization and travel records with you
	Advise the nurse of any known allergies, previous reactions, pregnancy or breast feeding status

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Vaccinations for International Travel
Immunizations		Vaccine Schedule		Recommended		Contraindications
Hepatitis A		2 shots #1 day 0 and #2 in 6 months		yes		Younger than 2 years
Hepatitis B		3 shots #1 day 0; #2 in 30 days; #3 6 months from #1		yes		allergy to yeast, pregnancy/breastfeeding
Twinrix		3 shots #1 day 0; #2 in 30 days; #3 6 months from #1		yes		allergy to yeast, pregnancy/breastfeeding
Tetanus		1 every 5 years		yes		previous reactions to vaccine
Typhoid		1 every 2 years		at risk areas		previous reactions to vaccine
Yellow fever*		1 every 10 years		at risk areas		eggs, pregnancy, breast feeding, previous reaction
Polio		series of 3 or 1 adult booster		at risk areas		sensitive to neomycin or streptomycin
Meningitis		every 2 years if at risk		close contact in new environment		pregnancy, acute illness, sensitivity to thimerosal
Flu		every year		yes		eggs, previous reaction
Pneumonia		as indicated		yes
Rabies		consult nurse		if at risk
MMR*		series of 2 plus 1 as adult		yes		pregnancy, acute illness
*live vaccine

 

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Travel Considerations:

	Obtain prescription from your personal physician or walk-in clinic for malaria.
	Use protective clothing and DEET.
	Make sure your medical insurance covers international travel and air lift to U.S.. Take adequate supplies of medications.
	Leave valuables at home.
	Use safe water (bottled or boiled) for hygiene and recreation.
	Protect your personal travel documents.
	When it comes to food and beverages if you can not cook it, boil it, peel it then forget it. Use caution when using ice.
	Avoid contacts with animals.
	Wash hands frequently with suitable water supply or use an alcohol based gel.

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Additional information can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website - www.cdc.gov/travel