About... International Travel

Preparing for international travel is more than getting shots and your passport. Destinations and related health issues, along with personal safety, vary widely and need to be considered on an individual basis.

The Indiana State Department of Health wants Hoosiers who travel to have a healthy and safe international experience. Your healthcare provider or an international travel center are the best resources for discussing international travel immunizations. They will either have access to your medical history or will ask appropriate medical history questions and will advise you on necessary immunizations for your travel destination.

The Indiana State Department of Health does not make recommendations for international travel immunizations and requests that healthcare providers not refer people to the agency for a list of immunizations required prior to traveling.  Health care providers need to consider your medical history, travel plans, and information from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before making any travel immunization recommendations.

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