TLC Keeps Your Child's Safety in Mind During Travel
At TLC, we want you to be prepared for a safe, healthy trip. At travel consultations, our providers will:
- Check your child's immunization records to make sure they are up to date on vaccines such as Measles, Hepatitis A, and Pertussis.
- Check to see if any special vaccinations are needed for travel, such as the Typhoid vaccine
- There are 2 types of vaccines to prevent typhoid fever. One is an inactivated (killed) vaccine and the other is a live, attenuated (weakened) vaccine.
- Inactivated typhoid vaccine is administered as an injection (shot). It may be given to people 2 years and older. One dose is recommended at least 2 weeks before travel. Repeated doses are recommended every 2 years for people who remain at risk.*
- Live typhoid vaccine is administered orally for children 6 years and older. The last dose should be taken at least 1 week before travel. Each capsule should be swallowed whole on an empty stomach. A booster vaccine is needed every 5 years for people who remain at risk.
- There are 2 types of vaccines to prevent typhoid fever. One is an inactivated (killed) vaccine and the other is a live, attenuated (weakened) vaccine.
- Assess your child's risk of malaria. If you will be traveling to an area where malaria rates are high, your provider will recommend a prophylaxis (medication to prevent malaria infection), which should be started up to a week before travel.
- Review the risk of other mosquito borne illnesses, including Dengue Fever and the current outbreak in South and Central America.
- Discuss safe food and water practices during travel
Please make sure to book your travel consultation at least 2-3 weeks before you go!
*This vaccine can be administered at our office, but is not covered by insurance, so there will be an additional charge.