Travel Vaccinations
Where are you travelling?
Depending on where you plan to travel this year, the CDC recommends that you get certain vaccinations beforehand. This is most important when you are travelling internationally.
What country are you traveling to?
CDC Vaccine Recommendations
Please review the vaccines and medicines list in the drop-down below. You can schedule with us anytime, however vaccines are recommended at least a month before your trip.
Vaccines | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Routine vaccines? | The CDC recommends that you are up to date on all of these routine vaccines before any trip, regardless of location. Some of these vaccines include:
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| COVID-19 | It is recommended that all travelers be up to date with their COVID-19 Vaccine, whether it be first, second, or booster shots. |
| Cholera | The CDC recommends cholera vaccination for adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Please call for more details. |
| Hepatitis A | The CDC recommends the Hepatitis A vaccination to travelers of all ages. Please call for specifics. |
| Hepatitis B | The CDC recommends the Hepatitis B vaccination to travelers of all ages. |
| Malaria | It is highly recommended that you take prescription medication for Malaria when traveling to many countries. Reference the above map to verify. |
| Measles/Mumps/Rubella | The CDC recommends a dose of the MMR Vaccine to infants from 6 to 11 months that are traveling. |
| Polio | The CDC recommends Polio Vaccines in booster doses to adults who received their initial shot as a child. The series is recommended for those that are unvaccinated or do not know their vaccination status. |
| Rabies | A Rabies vaccine would be necessary if you were planning to be around dogs or wildlife. Rabid dogs are common in many countries. Reference the above map to verify. |
| Typhoid | The Typhoid Vaccine is recommended to the majority of travelers. |
| Yellow Fever | 9 months or older, traveling to Africa or South America |
Vaccines |
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Routine vaccines? The CDC recommends that you are up to date on all of these routine vaccines before any trip, regardless of location. Some of these vaccines include:
|
It is recommended that all travelers be up to date with their COVID-19 Vaccine, whether it be first, second, or booster shots. |
Cholera The CDC recommends cholera vaccination for adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Please call for more details. |
The CDC recommends the Hepatitis A vaccination to travelers of all ages. Please call for specifics. |
The CDC recommends the Hepatitis B vaccination to travelers of all ages. |
Malaria It is highly recommended that you take prescription medication for Malaria when traveling to many countries. Reference the above map to verify. |
Measles/Mumps/Rubella The CDC recommends a dose of the MMR Vaccine to infants from 6 to 11 months that are traveling. |
The CDC recommends Polio Vaccines in booster doses to adults who received their initial shot as a child. The series is recommended for those that are unvaccinated or do not know their vaccination status. |
Rabies A Rabies vaccine would be necessary if you were planning to be around dogs or wildlife. Rabid dogs are common in many countries. Reference the above map to verify. |
The Typhoid Vaccine is recommended to the majority of travelers. |
| Yellow Fever 9 months or older, traveling to Africa or South America |
What Vaccines do we offer?
We are currently offering several different types of vaccinations for travel and are always adding more to the list.
For Travel Vaccinations, we currently offer:
Other medical services you may need for traveling:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Flu (Influenza) Vaccinations
- General Medical Physicals
- Laboratory Services
More about Travel Vaccinations
Yellow Fever
Who needs it?
We currently offer the yellow fever vaccine. The CDC recommends this vaccine for people 9 months old or older. Africa and South America are high-risk areas, so if you are traveling to locations in those countries, it is advised that you receive at least a single dose of the vaccine.
Hepatitis A
Who needs it?
- Shots are given in a series of 2 shots.
- International travelers who have not received a vaccine
- All children ages 12 to 24 months or children and adolescents 2 to 18 years old who are unvaccinated
- Pregnant women
Hepatitis B
Who needs it?
- Shots are given in a series of 2,3,4 shots.
- Children at 6 months receive them and workers
Tetanus (TDAP) Vaccination
Who needs it?
- 8 years and older
- Pre-teens who haven’t had the shot should get it between the ages of 11-12.
- Pregnant women should get the Tdap during 3rd trimester of every pregnancy
- Adults should get 1 shot every 10 years.
Flu Shot (Influenza)
We are currently offering Flu Shots as well as COVID-19 Vaccinations. We offer both the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine. Learn more about scheduling your vaccine below.
Polio
What is it?
It is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It infects a person’s brain and spinal cord causing paralysis.
COVID-19 Services
We are offer several different medical services related to COVID-19, including testing for COVID-19 with PCR tests, rapid antigen tests, antibody tests and pre-shift screenings. We also offer COVID-19 Vaccinations.
Typhoid
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is common in parts of the world where water and food may be unsafe, and sanitation is poor (southern Asia- primarily India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh; Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa).
Shingles
It is a painful rash that typically develops on one side of the body and often comes on the face or torso. It is also known as herpes zoster.
Need other Vaccines?
We are always adding new travel vaccines for different international travelling. If you are in need of another vaccine or need advice on which vaccines to get you can call us at 717.839.5466 or contact us below.
Employee Wellness Checks, or Biometric Screenings, offer employees instant feedback and a clinical evaluation to help them understand their risk for various health issues.
Location is Everything
Located in Lititz, PA, we are just 10 minutes from Ephrata, Lebanon and Lancaster Pennsylvania. We are also just 30-40 miles from York, PA and Harrisburg, PA. We are in your neighborhood and have plenty of appointments available. Keep yourself and others safe by getting all of your vaccinations for travel.
Questions about Travel Vaccinations?
Our Occupational Healthcare staff members specialize in Travel Vaccinations and are ready to answer any questions you have whether you need In-Clinic Services or Onsite Clinic Services. All medical staff has very specific knowledge in Occupational Medicine, which is exactly what you need.
