The Travel Vaccines module will introduce travel vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases that are relevant for people leaving the U.S. It will review travel vaccine recommendations, as well as suggest other key considerations when discussing international travel with your patients.
Length: 30-45 minutes
Objectives:
- Describe a major clinical sign/symptom of infection for at least four vaccine preventable diseases associated with international travel.
- List other diseases for which there are prophylactic medications or environmental precautions that should be discussed prior to travel to certain countries.
- Utilize the CDC Yellow Book to select appropriate vaccines for travel internationally.
- Recommend appropriate routine immunizations prior to travel.