Travel Vaccinations in Branford, CT

When traveling to other countries, you may need to follow rules and regulations that aren’t present in the United States. That includes the types of vaccinations you may need.

Luckily, DOCS Urgent Care of Branford can help take care of the types of health risks you need to understand when traveling to other countries. Not only is being infected with a preventable disease a hassle, it can create problems for people within the country you are visiting, too.

Imagine if you’re cooped up in bed with Malaria, unable to enjoy the African safari. Or you get sick from the water in a developing country. Whatever the case may be, you should take precautionary measures for your trips to another continent or country for the safety of others and your own safety.

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DOCS URGENT CARE – BRANFORD

ADDRESS
1100 West Main St.
Branford, CT 06405

PHONE
203-441-7809

FAX
(860) 717-0335

HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
SATURDAY : 8AM-4PM
SUNDAY: CLOSED

Why Are Travel Vaccinations Important?

The world is full of preventable diseases that can keep us from enjoying the fruits of our labor. A beautiful place like Italy would not be nearly as fun if you were to catch rabies from a wild squirrel, for example. We want to help you avoid hospitalization or at-the-least debilitating symptoms. Vaccines can help treat these threatening viruses so you have a fighting chance when traveling for business or leisure.

Through a safe immunization process, you get a much weaker form of the disease injected into your body via syringe (with a weakened or deadened germ). Thus, your immune system will help you combat diseases by training your immune system to recognize a less-risky version of the disease. This helps you prevent getting sick in the future.

When To Get Vaccinated

We encourage people to plan ahead so your records will be ready on time. Appointments aren’t difficult to create, so we recommend you come to our clinic whenever you’re available. DOCS Urgent Care recognizes that some vaccinations may need multiple doses over an extended period of time, so we recommend you take it seriously. Come 4-6 weeks before you’re scheduled to take off, and you’ll be able to protect yourself and an entire community by vaccinating against these diseases.

Common Travel Vaccinations Include:

Yellow Fever
Meningitis
(Meningococcal)
Japanese Encephalitis
Typhoid
Rabies
Polio
Hepatitis A (HEP A)
Hepatitis B (HEP B)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B Combination

Which Vaccines Do I Need Before Traveling?

We follow the list set by the CDC about which vaccinations you may need, which all depends on where you go. Some places require some vaccinations, while different countries require others. In further detail:

Where you plan to travel: Some places have vaccination standards for diseases more prevalent than others, such as polio. You may be in contact with more bacteria that can infect you in developing countries’ rural areas than said country’s main city.
Your health: Additional vaccines are necessary with ongoing illnesses, weak immune systems or pregnancies.
The vaccinations you’ve already had: Keep yourself up-to-date on your vaccines, because not every country is like the United States. Different countries have different cultures and different diseases, so make sure you are prepared to vaccinate yourself.

In order to be safe when leaving Branford, check the CDC’s listing for which vaccinations you need at which times in order to be safe on your trip.

Care When You Need It In Branford

Whether you’re taking a business trip or a family vacation, check out DOCS Urgent Care of Branford to schedule your vaccine appointments. WE make sure these are affordable for all of our Branford patients so they feel safe with our expert medical care.