Swine Flu Update: International Travel and Vaccine Shortage
With the spread of the swine flu, travelling internationally can be a concern. Travelers need to research on the country they are visiting and note the swine flu status. The Centers for Disease Control Web site has a traveler’s health section, so travelers can look up what vaccines they might need.
When travelling internationally, the CDC recommends that all recommended vaccinations be completed before travelling. The only required vaccination is for yellow fever, and this is only when visiting areas in Africa and South America. Also, those travelling to Saudi Arabia during the Hajj need a meningococcal vaccination.
According to an announcement on the CDC Web site, international travelers may soon have to undergo flu screenings when arriving in another country. However, the Web site states that the U.S. is not screening travelers coming to the U.S. or going to another country as of yet.
It is recommended that people with the swine flu not travel.
Mexico appears to be safer for travel now, since the CDC and U.S. Department of State Web sites don’t have new travel warnings issued for Mexico.
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