Vaccinations and Health Preparation

We recommend you consult with a local physician for any major health-related inquiries when considering international travel.

The Center for Disease Control offers supplemental advice and suggestions for country-specific information such as immunizations and alerts. 

We encourage you to research cultural differences and prevention measures before departure as part of preventing sexual harassment.

UAB Travelers Health Clinic

The UAB Travelers Health Clinic houses the Department of Travel Medicine, which focuses on the needs of travelers, particularly those who travel internationally. The highly experienced and specialized physicians can provide you with the best preventive measures when traveling abroad, including all immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. 

Contact the UAB Travelers Health Clinic to request an appointment for a travel consultation to receive vaccines, medications, and educational materials on staying healthy abroad.