Travel Vaccines

The researchers found that unusual and dramatic changes in weather as well as heavy rainfall helped aid in the pathogen’s evolutionary change.

The current outbreak has infected more than 14,000 people and spread to 13 different African countries.

The seroprotection rate of antibody titers was 100% against the 3 viruses, and geometric mean titer also increased from administration to day 43.

This breakthrough can be significant in the development for a vaccine and other preventative measures to protect individuals from leishmaniasis.

The CDC says that even if travel is less than 2 weeks away, unvaccinated individuals should still receive a dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine for protection against the disease.

Staying updated on travel vaccines and applying sunscreen are examples of summer health counseling tips

As Summer Approaches, Many Will Be Planning Vacations and Trips Abroad

As the summer months approach, pharmacists can offer many services to ensure patients remain safe and healthy during their travels.

Not only are pharmacists easily accessible to the public, they are also highly visible as a source for travel immunization services.

Priorix can be administered as a first dose, followed by a second dose of Priorix, or as a second dose to those previously administered the first dose of another MMR-containing vaccine.

They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.

Pharmacists can assess patients' needs, evaluate what is required for specific destinations, and provide relevant resources.

PrEP simplifies management of the virus by eliminating the need for immune globulin and decreasing the number of doses needed.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted an analysis to measure the response of T cells from MMR and Tdap vaccines that could help to decrease COVID-19 severity.

Ticovac is the only FDA-approved vaccine against the TBE virus for individuals visiting or living in TBE endemic areas.

The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine may hold the key to the mystery surrounding children and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pharmacists should advise patients to get vaccinated at least 1 month before going abroad.

The holidays are upon us, and that means many people will fly to meet family and friends in the days and weeks ahead to celebrate the season, as well as travel to some popular vacation destinations for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

Meningitis is a deadly condition that affects up to 1 million people per year globally.1

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, usually passing into a host via damaged skin (eg, lesions, needlesticks) or mucous membranes, such as the eyes or genitalia.

Travel health services involves a lot more than vaccinations, said Sheri Stensland, PharmD, in a session at McKesson ideaShare.

Dogs were previously the leading cause of rabies deaths in the United States, but now bats are considered the major threat.

With measles cases on the rise globally and with an outbreak of measles in communities right here in the United States, adults should ensure they are adequately vaccinated against this serious and potentially fatal disease.

The single-dose oral travel vaccine for cholera should be administered 10 days before visiting an affected area.

US citizens are increasingly traveling to international destinations, with Americans making 38 million visits abroad in 2017. Fortunately, pharmacists are well-placed to assist patients in their travel health needs.

This is the only vaccination approved in the United States to prevent this bacterial disease.

Cruises can be a fun and exciting way to vacation during the holidays.

This virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa.

Summer is a popular time to travel, but it is especially important to remind patients about measles outbreaks and prevention strategies.

Traveling abroad can expose patients to a number of risks—infectious diseases, foodborne illness, and transportation accidents.