Immunizations

In general, immunizations are not required to travel to most countries in Africa. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends travelers be current on routine...

U.S. residents traveling to Europe are not required to have any special vaccinations, although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that travelers of all ages be up to...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights all of the vaccines and inoculations travelers should receive before visiting China. In addition to the regular immunizations that...

If you're planning a trip to Africa, don't forget to protect yourself against sickness and get yourself immunized. Although, Yellow Fever is the only immunization required before entering Africa....

Most overseas travel to third world countries requires several vaccinations. These can consume a substantial part of your travel budget unless you can find them at a discount. Countries requiring...

Africa is the second largest continent in the world, made up of diverse geographic regions and climates. Certain preventable illnesses are widespread in regions of Africa where inadequate...

Asia is the largest and the most populated continent in the world. Each country in Asia has its own immunization requirement. Some immunizations need to be planned months in advance. Recommended...

Though travelers to Japan are generally at low risk for contracting foreign diseases, a number of basic immunizations should be considered before going there. It is especially important to seek...

Western travelers to Pakistan should plan to get a number of immunizations prior to departure. To get the shots, you'll need an appointment with your doctor, or you'll have to go to a travel...

Other than standard travelers' precautions, is it not usually necessary to get immunizations against tropical or foreign diseases if you're traveling to Israel. Israel has a highly developed...

Travel to Indonesia can pose some health risks to Westerners who have never been exposed to the disease threats in that region of the world. Before you go to Indonesia, you should make an...

Travelers to the Philippines need a number of immunizations prior to departure to protect themselves against serious diseases. In addition to standard vaccinations and immunizations, people...

You'll need a number of different immunizations if you are going to be traveling to Saudi Arabia. The specific vaccinations will depend on the part of the country you're planning to visit and how...

Argentina, the world's eighth largest country, is located in the southern part of South America. The climate is not particularly tropical, especially in Patagonia at the southern tip. The capital...

Located in East Africa, Tanzania has highlands, plains and offers visitors a variety of safari experiences, as well as diving off the Swahili Coast. Use these steps to get immunizations for your...

Namibia, Africa's youngest country, gained independence from South Africa in 1990. Located on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, it is home to over 1.8 million people, although population...

The Republic of Rwanda is located in East Africa and has the greatest population density in Africa. Rwanda has had a difficult political past. Tensions between native tribes are frequent, and the...

The smallest nation by population in Africa, the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelago of many islands in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles offers many beaches, sailing, diving, fishing and...

Independent since 1977, the Republic of Djibouti is on the "Horn of Africa" on the coast of the Red Sea. Tiny Djibouti is home to less than a half million people. It is an Islamic nation with a...

Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world; it is also the second-oldest Christian nation in the world, converting in the 4th century. Some of the earliest traces of human evolution have...

The Republic of Liberia is a western African nation with a long history. Founded by American former slaves and free-born blacks, Liberia is one of only two nations in Africa that was never under...

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania was formerly part of French West Africa. It is a desert country on the Atlantic Coast. While travelers may think of romantic camel caravans through tall sand...

The Republic of Sierra Leone is located in western Africa. A former British Crown Colony, Sierra Leone gained its independence in 1961. Travelers find sandy beaches, mountains, rain forests and...

Diamonds and oil lead the list of natural resources in Angola. But Angola also boasts of pristine wildlife parks and sandy beaches. After years of political unrest and strife, Angola is at peace....

Zimbabwe is a land-locked country in southern Africa with a long history of war and political strife. However, it is a beautiful country, rich with wildlife and spectacular scenery, including...

Zambia is known for its waterfalls--including the beautiful Victoria Falls--its wildlife and lakes. It is also the site of the grave of the famous Dr. Livingstone, who trekked across the African...