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Traveling Overseas? Follow This Health Checklist

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As summer approaches, you may be planning a big trip for the first time since the pandemic began — but be sure to make and follow a health checklist if you are traveling to another country, an expert advises.

That includes going to a travel medicine clinic, getting all the necessary vaccinations and packing the right medications.

“It’s important to secure the proper vaccinations for your entire itinerary and discuss any potential risk factors with a travel clinic doctor,” says Dr. Andrew Walker, a travel medicine physician at Penn State Health Travel Medicine at Penn State Health Urgent Care.

Find the right travel medicine physician

A travel medicine physician is an expert on health risks and vaccination requirements for countries worldwide. It’s suggested to find one with plenty of personal travel experience.

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“The personal experience of a travel medicine physician is important,” Walker said in a Penn State news release. “It’s not something that can be learned from books.”

Try to find a doctor with experience with activities you may be doing — for example, scuba diving, high-altitude mountaineering or ice climbing — to give you practical advice and help you manage risks.

A travel medicine doctor will provide personalized recommendations for you based on your trip and your health. You’ll need to provide an exact itinerary and details on underlying medical conditions.

RELATED: 6 Easy Ways To Stay Healthy On Vacation

Get vaccinated

Vaccinations are crucial because overseas travel may increase your risk of exposure to infections such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B and tetanus, along with diseases like measles, mumps and rubella and polio. Make sure you get your flu vaccine and that you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, Walker adds.

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Depending on your destination(s), you may require more specific vaccinations. In addition to your flu vaccine, the CDC suggests that all

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