The Most Important Vaccines to Get Before You Travel
Briefly

Travelers to regions with less sanitary food preparation, like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, should consider the typhoid vaccine, especially if indulging in street food. Similarly, those visiting certain Asian countries during mosquito season might need the Japanese encephalitis vaccine, particularly if spending extended time outdoors. Shingles can arise from travel-related stress, making it prudent for those over 50 to get vaccinated. Lastly, the tetanus vaccine is crucial for individuals prone to cuts or scrapes, emphasizing the importance of preventive health measures while traveling.
The vaccine is not required, but if you're going to be more adventurous with your eating habits, enjoying street food like Anthony Bourdain, this vaccine is a good idea, says Dr. Caplivski.
This vaccine is definitely a good idea if you're going to be doing outdoorsy stuff, says Dr. Caplivski.
Traveling abroad is a stressful situation, says Dr. Caplivski. So, shingles is on the list of things that's nice to prevent before you go.
Once you turn 50, it's recommended you get two doses of the shingles vaccine for routine health, says Dr. Caplivski.
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