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[Vaccinations for travel abroad].
R Darioli1, B Braendli, F Holdener
1Policlinique médicale universitaire, Lausanne.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Swiss citizens traveling to developing countries face risks from vaccine-preventable diseases. This article provides updated vaccination recommendations for international travel, emphasizing personalized advice based on itinerary and health history.
Area of Science:
- Travel Medicine
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Public Health
Context:
- Increasing travel by Swiss citizens to developing countries.
- Pre-travel medical consultations are crucial for risk mitigation.
Purpose:
- To provide updated recommendations on vaccines and immunoglobulins for international travelers.
- To guide physicians in advising travelers based on itinerary and medical history.
Summary:
- Reviews individual vaccine and immunoglobulin recommendations for travelers.
- Highlights the importance of considering destination epidemiology and traveler's medical background.
- Emphasizes personalized pre-travel health strategies.
Impact:
- Aims to improve health outcomes for international travelers.
- Supports healthcare providers in delivering effective pre-travel medical advice.
- Contributes to the prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases in traveling populations.