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Before you travel anywhere in the world, make sure you have the appropriate immunization. Childhood immunization should be up to date. You will also need other immunization depending on where you will be travelling. 

Call Community Health Services Department

At least 3 months before your scheduled trip to find out the shots you will need. Some immunization series take up to 8 weeks to complete, so be sure to allow enough time.

It is a good idea to make an appointment to speak to the Immunization Nurse as soon as you start planning your trip. The Nurse will also provide you with relevant information about potential risks in the area where you will be travelling.

Proof of immunization may be required before entering certain countries.

Alternative Travel Immunization Services

In the event an appointment cannot be accommodated at Community Health Services Department, listed below are healthcare settings that could provide travel immunization.

1. Your family doctor
2. Sarnia Travel and Immunization Clinic Inc. Phone: 519 336-2228
3. Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit. Phone: 1-519 352-7270
4. London, Ontario: Dr. Colby Phone: 1-519 663-5317 or Dr. Hammerburg, Phone: 1-519 433-3394
5. Port Huron, Michigan Travel Clinic. Phone: 1-810 364-4000.

Web resources for Travellers' Health:

Essential Information for Travellers Abroad, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.voyage.gc.ca

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Travellers' Health, Washington, D.C. http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
 

Helpful web sites for Travel Health Information may be accessed through the following links:
 

Public Health Agency of Canada - Travel Medicine Program. Travel Health Advisories http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/pub_e.html

Canadian Society for International Health http://www.csih.org/en/travelhealth/index.asp

CDC Travel Health Information www.cdc.gov/travel

Travel Health Online www.tripprep.com/

Travel Information and Advisory Reports http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

World Health Organization www.who.int

Key Immunization Information Sites for Parents & Patients,click here

Key Travel Health Information Sites for Health Care Professionals, click here