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[Vaccinations for the traveller].

Y Van Laethem1

  • 1Service des Maladies Infectieuses, C.H.U. Saint-Pierre, U.L.B.

Revue Medicale De Bruxelles
|November 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary

For long distance travel, general practitioners should review routine vaccinations like tetanus, diphtheria, and polio every ten years. Consider vaccines for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, and others based on destination and travel duration.

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Area of Science:

  • Travel Medicine
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Vaccinology

Context:

  • Increasing frequency of long-distance international travel necessitates comprehensive pre-travel health assessments.
  • General practitioners play a crucial role in advising travelers on necessary health precautions beyond malaria prophylaxis.

Purpose:

  • To outline essential vaccination recommendations for international travelers.
  • To guide healthcare providers in selecting appropriate vaccines based on destination-specific risks and traveler profiles.

Summary:

  • Routine vaccinations (tetanus, diphtheria, polio) require updates every ten years.
  • Hepatitis A vaccination offers long-term protection (>20 years); Typhoid fever vaccine is recommended for specific high-risk travel.
  • Yellow Fever vaccination (10-year validity) is mandatory for certain regions and administered in specialized centers. Other considerations include Hepatitis B, meningococcal meningitis, rabies, and encephalitis vaccines. Cholera vaccine is no longer recommended due to side effects and low efficacy.

Impact:

  • Ensures travelers are adequately protected against preventable infectious diseases.
  • Reduces the risk of vaccine-preventable illnesses acquired during international travel.
  • Supports informed decision-making for both travelers and healthcare providers regarding travel-related immunizations.

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