The reasons you can’t afford to skip having travel injections

Your to-do list might feel quite lengthy in the weeks and months before you go on holiday. However, this isn’t an excuse to simply skip having the advised travel injections. You’ll be advised which jabs are necessary to have before going away, but really the onus is on you to make sure that you’ve taken the correct precautions and are safe to go abroad. Let’s look at three reasons why you should never risk going away without your travel injections.

Health

The ailments that you can come into contact with when you’re abroad are a far cry from the illnesses you face at home. Due to this, it’s not just a question of feeling under the weather but more so that you could be putting your life in danger. Just some of the diseases that your travel injections can shield you from includes rabies, tuberculosis and yellow fever. All in all, you won’t just be ensuring your trip goes to plan but also that you’re not jeopardizing your long-term health.

Requirements

You should know that travel injection aren’t always optional, but instead can be mandatory. Saudi Arabia, for instance, will require that you have proof of vaccination against certain types of meningitis before being allowed into the country. Once you’ve had your jab, you’ll sometimes be eligible for an International Certificate of Vaccination. This will guarantee that you’re able to freely enter and leave different countries.

Peace of mind

Travel injections won’t just protect your general health, but will also give you a greater peace of mind as you go abroad. Even if the chances of you catching a disease are very rare, you should at least find it comforting to know that your body is equipped to fight infection. This can only improve your enjoyment of your trip.

Let us help

MedSkin Clinic offer a variety of travel injections for people who are going abroad and need protection. The jabs will be given to you both quickly and safely by our team of medical professionals, in the process knocking an important item off your to-do list before you embark on your holiday.