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1. Are immunizations safe?

Yes, vaccines are very safe and the only way to prevent many devastating communicable diseases. For further information regarding the safety of vaccines please visit. Vaccine Safety

2. How do I obtain travel vaccines?

Campbell County Public Health provides Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, injectable Polio, Tdap, MMR, and Varicella for persons traveling outside of the United States. There is a cost associated with these vaccines . It is necessary to schedule an appointment prior to getting travel vaccines. For an appointment or more information please call 307-682-7275. You may also visit CDCs Traveler's Health website at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ for further information regarding required and recommended vaccines when traveling.

3. How soon before traveling outside of the United States do I need to start vaccines?

It takes approximately six months to complete a full series of travel vaccines depending on where you are traveling, how long you will be staying, and the purpose of the travel. It is recommended to start vaccines at least six months prior to departure or as soon as you know your travel plans. It takes a minimum of two weeks to build immunity to any vaccines. If there are more than one injection required in an immunization series, you will not have full immunity if the series has not been completed. For more information or to schedule an appointment for travel vaccines please call 307-682-7275.

4. Where to I get medication to prevent malaria?

If you are traveling to an area where malaria is prevalent you will need to obtain medication to prevent malaria, from your physician. It is important you get this medication prior to leaving on your trip and follow all directions when taking the medication.