Travel Vaccinations in Monroe, CT
Many diseases can be more present in other countries. For example, many countries in Africa dictate that you take a malaria vaccine in order to enter the country. Others advise you to not drink tap water for fear of contaminants. If you are in need of a vaccination before leaving the country, you can come to DOCS Urgent Care of Monroe to get it done.
We offer a number of vaccination services through our clinic, whether you need to leave for business or pleasure. DOCS wants you to adhere to other countries’ vaccination standards and make you feel comfortable while you are abroad.
QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE
DOCS URGENT CARE – SERVING MONROE
ADDRESS
427 Main St.
Monroe, CT 06468
PHONE
(203) 874-3682
HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-6PM
SATURDAY – SUNDAY: CLOSED
Why Are Travel Vaccinations Important?
Travel vaccines protect you against infections that are more prevalent in other countries compared to where you are now. It can be stressful dealing with viruses, bacterial infections, and quarantines that you may be unprepared for.
Vaccinations are here to protect you against serious illnesses. They train your immune system to fight the disease by injecting a much weaker strain of the virus or bacteria into your body. Your body will learn to actively prevent it from entering your body by recognizing it as a foreign agent. That way, it’s a preventative measure against the disease, and if you catch it, the symptoms will generally be weaker.
When To Get Vaccinated
Some vaccines require multiple appointments before they are deemed “ready” and fully vaccinated. As such, we recommend that Monroe patients who wish to travel to another country get their vaccines 4-6 weeks before they take off for their trip. It’s necessary to build immunity as best as possible because some places are more infectious than others.
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?
You don’t need to get every vaccine in order to travel to a singular destination, just the ones that are prevalent in other countries. Some places also have stricter health standards than the United States, and as such, you need to follow them before entering.
- Where you plan to travel: Either you need to get a vaccination to prevent diseases more prevalent in the United States or to protect against one that could potentially bring these diseases back to the States.
- Your health: Mitigating factors such as immunocompromisation, ongoing illnesses, or ongoing pregnancies are all reasons to get a vaccine.
- The vaccinations you’ve already had: Keep your vaccinations up to date so you won’t have to pay for ones you have already completed. If you don’t know which vaccines you have had, keep your vaccine records as complete as humanly possible.
Visit the CDC’s website to figure out the types of vaccines you need based on where you need to go and your current health status.
Care When You Need It In Monroe
DOCS Urgent Care of Monroe is here to help you travel. We want you to be as safe as possible, whether you have an underlying condition or are dealing with the stresses of going to another country. If you or your loved one needs vaccinations for a vacation, business trip, or studying abroad, give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
