Vaccines

Question 0

What travel destinations need a yellow fever vaccine?

Answer 0

Sub-Saharan Africa and equatorial South America

Question 1

What vaccines are needed for travelers going to Asian and African countries? What is the most preventable/necessary?

Answer 1

Hepatitis A, Hep B, typhoid, and polio boosters. Of these, hep A is the most vaccine preventable common illness. North American and European countries are low risk zones

Question 2

Rabies vaccine for travel where?

Answer 2

Only indicated for people who will spend a lot of time outdoors/children who may not report bites.

Question 3

Meningococcal vaccine needed for what travel destinations?

Answer 3

Legally required for hajj. Otherwise some Asian countries and sub-Saharan Africa

Question 4

Test for active Hep B infection?

Answer 4

Hep B antigen titer

Question 5

Test for Hep B immunity?

Answer 5

Hep B surface antibody. If core antibody present - due to previous infection