“My daughter has got into a great university. We have to decide soon based on updates on her other applications. We have to process papers for her visa and other arrangements. I am wondering if my daughter needs to get any vaccinations before travelling.”
For parents, it can be worrisome when children are going away to study in a new place. The preparatory work for getting your son/daughter admitted in the best universities, buying plane tickets, and ensuring visa approvals and living arrangements are taken care of, planning finances and bank accounts – all of this can be a long, complex process. Therefore, it wouldn’t be unexpected if you forget to get your children’s immunizations completed, before the trip itself. But given th at student life is fraught with stress, poor dietary preoccupations and other issues, health related protection is an area we urge you to focus on.
Why are Adult Immunizations Important?
While preparing to study abroad, it is essential to find out the possible
health problems that your child could come across. Taking the time to learn about the health precautions to take to avoid illnesses will help your children be safe and in good physical and mental health to undertake their student journey and enjoy that experience fully.
Vaccines have been extensively tested, and are generally risk free, providing the necessary immunization for you and your family while travelling. It is very rare for vaccines to have side effects.
The types of vaccines required, will be as per the requirement of the chosen place of study. Most countries and universities require a specific set of vaccines to be taken due to the potential health risks differing for each place. For example, studying in the United States would mean immunizations are required against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and Hepatitis B.
When Should Vaccines be Given?
The vaccines should be administered at least four to six weeks prior to travel. The appointments should ideally be scheduled around the same time, allowing the beneficial effects of the vaccines to take root ahead of the travel dates.
Types of Adult Immunizations available at The Capstone Clinic
Our vaccine counsellors at The Capstone Clinic are trained to evaluate patients and recommend vaccines as per need in an ambience of personal care and comfort.
Here is a list of adult vaccinations offered at The Capstone Clinic:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR
- Td
Tdap- HPV (Cervical Cancer)
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Chicken pox
- Rabies
- Pneumococcal
- Meningococcal
- Typhoid
- Influenza
- Shingles
- Rubella
- Cholera
To find out more details about each of our vaccine services, please schedule an appointment with our expert team of doctors. Our team will be able to guide you and provide the necessary information and recommendations on the right vaccinations for your children. You can also avail a similar service prior to your foreign travels – based on destination and nature of travel.
Please visit our website for more details on our vaccine clinic –
http://www.thecapstoneclinic.com/vaccination-in-chennai
