Ministry of Health warns against vaccination during holidays

<img src = "https://abrilsaude.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/seringa01-2.jpg" clbad = "abril-image optimized lazyload "abril-data-id =" 36573 "sizes =" (min-width: 991px) 680px, (max-width: 420px) 420px, (max-width: 360px) 360px, "srcset =" https: // abrilsaude .files.wordpress.com / 2018/12 / seringa01-2.jpg? quality = 85 & strip = info & resize = 680,453 680w, https://abrilsaude.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/seringa01-2.jpg?quality= 70 & strip = all & resize = 420,280 420w, https://abrilsaude.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/seringa01-2.jpg?quality=70&strip=all&resize=360,240 360w, "data-pin-nopin =" true "alt = "Vinaigrette for wild animals vaccines are a great way to prevent diseases from spreading. The Department of Health warns travelers at the end of the year: keeping the updated vaccination booklet is essential for a healthy and peaceful trip. At least ten days before the trip, the tourist must be vaccinated according to the guidelines of the national vaccination calendar. According to the record, travelers should pay special attention to vaccines against measles, hepatitis A and B and yellow fever.

One of the diseases most at risk of transmission in summer is yellow fever, which is recorded in areas with high population since 2017. Currently, more than 4,000 municipalities are considered areas with recommendations vaccination. The yellow fever vaccine is offered free at the stations and a single dose is enough to provide protection for life.

Another important vaccine for all travelers is measles. Indeed, Brazil is currently facing two epidemics of the disease: in the Amazon, with 9,724 confirmed cases, and in Roraima, with 349. There are also case records in.

Health care while traveling, in addition to immunization

Another government alert is for tourists in need of continuous medication. The traveler must not forget his medical prescription and take enough for the period he will be absent.

Apart from this, the Ministry of Health recommends the use of repellents as a protective measure mainly for those who can not get vaccinated. .

In fact, the Ministry of Health publishes a section on its website containing information, tips and guidelines on traveler's health.

Original content of the Brazilian agency