Author: Destination Health
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Do I Need Yellow Fever Vaccine for Colombia?
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Yellow Fever in Colombia: What Travelers Should Know in 2025 A Serious Resurgence Colombia is currently facing its most serious yellow fever outbreak in decades. What began as a small resurgence in late 2024 has now expanded well into 2025, with health authorities reporting dozens of deaths and a steady…
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Travel Smart: Vaccine & Malaria Tips for the Pantanal, Brazil
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Table of Contents The Pantanal, Brazil’s vast tropical wetland, is a bucket-list destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. This biodiversity hotspot promises an unforgettable adventure, but best prepare against possible illness with vaccinations and health information before setting off. Why Travel Health Matters in the Pantanal The Pantanal’s remote,…
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Health and Vaccine Advice for Cape Town
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Table of Contents Cape Town and Table Mountain: Malaria, Yellow Fever, and Vaccines Planning a trip to Cape Town and Table Mountain in South Africa? This vibrant destination offers stunning landscapes, rich culture, and iconic attractions like Table Mountain. To ensure a safe and healthy adventure, understanding the health requirements—such…
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Travel to India and Typhoid Fever Vaccine: What to Know
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Table of Contents Traveling to India is an adventure filled with vibrant culture and incredible food. But before you go, there’s one thing you shouldn’t skip: protecting yourself from typhoid fever. Here’s what you need to know about getting a typhoid fever vaccination for your trip to India. Why India…
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Do You Need a Measles (MMR) Vaccine for Summer Travel to Europe?
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Table of Contents Planning a European summer getaway in 2025? Before you pack your bags, consider this: measles is making a comeback across many parts of the world, including Europe, and U.S. travelers are at risk. The CDC warns that unvaccinated or under-vaccinated Americans are bringing measles back from popular…
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Preparing for Hajj: Meningitis Vaccine Requirement
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Table of Contents Are you a US traveler preparing for Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia? To ensure your safety and meet Saudi Arabia’s health requirements, here’s everything you need to know about the meningitis vaccination, documentation, and additional travel vaccines for your journey in 2025. Why US Travelers…
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Preparing for Safe Travel: Understanding Typhoid Fever and Vaccination Needs
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Table of Contents I. Introduction While traveling, there is a risk for numerous preventable illnesses such as Typhoid Fever. A Typhoid vaccination is essential for ensuring a safe and healthy experience while traveling internationally. It is wise to consult a travel health clinic or health care provider at least six…
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Polio Outbreak Alert for Travelers
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Table of Contents What Travelers Need to Know About Polio Risk Traveling abroad can be full of exciting adventure, but it can also come with health risks—like polio. Polio, a crippling and potentially deadly disease, is making a comeback in some parts of the world. At Destination Health Clinic, we’re…
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Do I Need Malaria Medication for Costa Rica?
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Table of Contents Costa Rica Overview Lush tropical rainforests cover nearly 60% of Costa Rica drawing travelers worldwide to experience the “Pura Vida” first hand. Costa Rica is an ecological success story having re-forested nearly 20% of it’s territory since the 1980s. Add in beautiful sandy beaches, stunning volcano wilderness,…
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Same-Day Yellow Fever Appointments
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Table of Contents Travel plans can change quickly, and when they do, Destination Health Clinic in Massachusetts is ready to protect you against common travel illness, including yellow fever. Yellow Fever Appointments in Massachusetts With multiple offices in Massachusetts, including Boston area offices, same-day yellow fever vaccine appointments are often…