Resumen

International travel can pose various risks to health, depending both on the health needs of the traveller and on the type of travel to be undertaken. Travellers intending to visit a destination in a developing country should consult a travel medicine clinic or medical practitioner before the journey. General precautions can greatly reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents. Vaccination is a highly effective method of preventing certain infectious diseases. The aim of this study is to know the risks involved and the best way to prevent them.

Palabras clave: International travel; developing countries; travel health risks; vaccines; infectious diseases; preventive measures.

2015-01-22   |   308 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 9 Núm.1. Enero 2015 Pags. 20-28 J Infect Developing Countries 2015; 9(1)