With the weather starting to warm up and school starting to wind down, vacation season is finally here! Whether you are planning a trip down to the Jersey Shore, the historic sites of London or the sunny beaches of Mexico, making sure your family is prepared and properly immunized against any local diseases is critical to a fun vacation away from emergency rooms and hospitals. Before you leave, visit your local AFC Urgent Care center for necessary travel vaccinations!

What is a Travel Vaccination?

A travel vaccination protects you and your body against diseases you may not have been previously exposed to that are local to your destination. Because you won’t experience the diseases in the United States, your body will not have an already constructed defense against it, which can lead to extended hospital stays and quarantine upon your return home. A consultation with your doctor about your destination and anticipated activities will be able to determine what immunizations you should seek in order to travel safely. In order to make sure the vaccination is effective, you should visit your doctor for necessary shots at least six weeks prior to departure.

Why Do I Need a Travel Vaccine?

In addition to protecting yourself and your family, getting vaccinated before you travel protects your community and everyone who comes into contact you, whether it be friends and coworkers or people passing you on the street. Going on vacation without proper vaccinations can lead to you being unable to re-enter the country upon your return due to the heightened risk of unfamiliar disease. Getting vaccinated against local diseases will prevent your trip from getting derailed and diverted to local doctors and hospitals, leading to extensive stays and even death in more severe cases. Catching an unfamiliar illness is easier than you may think, and you may begin to exhibit symptoms just by eating something you don’t agree with or drinking unfiltered water.

Visiting AFC Urgent Care for Travel Vaccinations in Bound Brook, NJ

Receiving necessary travel vaccinations is just as simple as receiving a flu shot or other, traditional shots. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook offers a wide range of vaccinations during a walk-in visitor by appointment. You should not experience side effects from most immunizations. Our center offers convenient night and weekend hours to better work with your busy schedule as you prepare for your trip. For more information about travel vaccines, please call 732-469-3627.