I received my 2021/2022 flu shot and Covid booster, which brings my 2022 vaccinations up to date. I don’t get the flu shot every year, but I do if I am planning an extended travel adventure. Amid this pandemic, you want to minimize the risk of getting sick, specifically before you leave. If you have a high fever or any symptoms, with current Covid protocols in place, you aren’t even getting on that plane, even if it’s not Covid. This is one reason why I protect myself. The other, well, I don’t want to be deathly ill while on vacation. Below is a list of my new and up-to-date vaccinations for my journey around the world. I strongly recommend going to a travel clinic before taking off. Feel free to add in the comments if you think I’m missing anything.
My Travel Vaccines
Flu shot – New
No explanation needed, as I covered this in the opening paragraph
COVID-19 Vaccines 3 doses – New
Yessssss! Travel pass. QR code downloaded to my iPhone and ready to go. For those that that are curious my vaccination schedule is 1 dose of AstraZeneca and 2 Moderna.
Yellow Fever – New
Still a risk in places like Brazil and Southeast Asia. You get a vaccination card much like we have with COVID, as border control will often ask for proof of vaccination if you have recently visited a country where yellow fever is prevalent.
Dukoral – New
An oral vaccine that is taken 2 weeks before I travel and lasts for 3-6 months, and protects me from Cholera, which can be fatal. Starts out as two doses, then one booster dose every 3-6 months. Better safe than sorry.
Twinrix
Protection from Hepatitis A and B. 3 doses for complete lifetime protection.
Typhoid
A bacterium that causes severe fever and intestinal irritation is found in foods and water in underdeveloped countries.
Polio Booster
An oldie but a goodie. This one doesn’t need further explanation at this point.
Mumps/Measles/Rubella Boosters
These are important to keep up to date especially if you are traveling to underdeveloped countries.
Tetanus
Just in case I step on a rusty nail.
Additional prescriptions/medications I’m taking with me
Antibiotics, Advil, Imodium, insect repellent (will buy when I get there).
That’s it I’m good to go my vaccinations for my journey around the world are up to date.
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