Services
for the international traveler are available at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland
County Health Department through our International Travel Services program.
Appointments are needed. Please call 419-774-4700 and ask for the International Travel Services program.
We Provide
* Immunizations for travel disease
* Education to avoid discomfort and disease
* Documentation of immunizations
* Helpful answers to your questions
What You Need To Know
If you are going to places beyond North American and Europe, you need to know
about serious health risks-especially where sanitation and medical conditions
are poor. Diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles, typhoid,
hepatitis A, hepatitis B, yellow fever, malaria, influenza, HIV and traveler's
diarrhea pose threats to the unprotected traveler.
Determine Your Risk
Your risk of exposure to disease and developing an illness while traveling is
determined by several factors:
* your current health
* length of time before departure
* geographical destination
* itinerary
* purpose of travel
* length of stay
* type of accommodation
* food and water sources
Be sure ROUTINE immunizations
are up-to-date
Consider RECOMMENDED immunizations to reduce
your risk
Be certain to receive your REQUIRED immunizations
in advance. |
Start Early
Plan to see our international travel specialist at least 2-3 months prior
to traveling. It may take that long (sometimes even longer) to receive
all of the recommended vaccines. Don't travel unprotected. PLAN
AHEAD!
Food and Water Safety
Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers.
Even if you are staying and eating in "better" hotels and restaurants,
the risk can be present. Recognize the risks and know how to protect yourself
from contaminated food and water.
Environmental Safety
The mosquito can be a threat to your health in most developing and third world
countries. Soil can also be contaminated with parasites. Recognize
regional environmental risks and know how to protect yourself from these threats.
Yellow
Fever
Yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries.
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department has authorization from
the Ohio Department of Health to administer this vaccine to anyone over nine
months of age requiring the yellow fever vaccine for travel.
Make your trip a healthy
one with common sense and...an ounce of prevention! Call us for counseling,
immunizations, and recommendations at 774-4700. |
International Travel Services - Health Department