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What is MVD? Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe, often fatal hemorrhagic illness in humans.
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What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing tracts. It's so common that most children have been infected with the virus by the age of 2.
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If you are pregnant, consult with both your obstetrician and a travel medicine doctor before making any travel decisions. Depending on your stage of pregnancy, preexisting medical conditions, and travel plans,
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No one wants to miss or postpone a trip, but there are times when staying home might be best for health reasons. First, evaluate your health or the health of those traveling with you by using the guide below.

Travel Vaccines

Monkeypox Vaccine Information - Protect against the disease

Monkeypox Vaccine Information - Protect against the disease

Immunization is effective at preventing viral diseases and vaccines help your body's immune system...
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) Immunization

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) Immunization

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infection spread mainly through tick bites.
How long does it take to build immunity after vaccines?

How long does it take to build immunity after vaccines?

How long does the COVID vaccine take to work? - Pfizer vaccine

Health Resources for Travelers

  • Destination-specific vaccines and information.

    Get immunizations and advice that are tailored to your destination.

  • Alerts from WHO and CDC

    Travel Health Notices inform travelers about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks and natural disasters.

  • Travel health Risk Estimator for Business Travelers™ (TREB)

    TREB™ is a tool, which allows both travelers and health care professional weigh the travel risk easily.

  • Flying with a medical condition? You may need to apply for MEDIF.

    Some airlines will require a medical certificate usually called The Medical Information Form or MEDIF.

  • Online Travel Clinic, from fittotravel.

    Get advice before traveling overseas. Ask a doctor online and get free medical advice for travel health queries.