Mississippi State Department of Health

Summer Travel

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Plan for safe and healthy travel this summer by staying informed and taking proper health precautions.

Tips

Before You Go

As You Travel

When You Arrive

Traveling Abroad

Always plan on obtaining the necessary travel vaccinations well in advance of your trip — at least 6 weeks. Our Epidemiology division at (601) 576-7725 can answer your international travel questions and advise you on necessary vaccinations.

Measles and International Travel

In recent years, adults and children who have not been immunized against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine have contracted measles as a result of travel overseas.

Vaccination against measles is recommended before travel outside the United States for those six months of age and older.

Measles vaccinations are available from physicians and pediatricians. MMR vaccinations for children under 18 years old are also available from county health departments by calling MSDH's services and appointments line at 855-767-0170.



Links referenced on this page
free service from the State Department    https://step.state.gov/step/
Find out more    https://step.state.gov/step/
sample travelers' kit    http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/travel-health-kits.htm
Find out more    http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/travel-health-kits.htm
Advice for Pregnant Travelers from the CDC    http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-8-advising-travelers-with-specific-needs/pregnant-travelers.htm
Read more about Deep Vein Thrombosis    http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-2-the-pre-travel-consultation/deep-vein-thrombosis-and-pulmonary-embolism.htm
More about handwashing for health    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,0,330,html ok
an effective mosquito repellent    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,957,93,html ok
Vaccinations for International Travel    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,1015,71,html ok
CDC Travelers' Health Information    http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program    https://step.state.gov/step/
More about measles and travel from the CDC    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe

Find this page at http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/index.cfm

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