How my immune system keeps me healthy

Your immune system is your protection against bacteria, viruses and illness. Your immune system soldiers are slow to prepare for battle and need about a month to build forts and practice with the vaccines. This practice of your immune system's soldiers are prepared for any larger battle and can create a strong defense strategy during your travels. You may want to plan a visit to your travel medicine provider at least one month before your departure. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDCP) vaccinations take up to TWO WEEKS or longer to become effective. An early visit to your travel medical provider gives your body time to ally with the vaccinations you receive and build protection. Vaccines for travel are divided into three categories: Routine, Recommended, and Required. A medical travel provider will help you figure out which vaccinations based on travel destination and other factors. Even if you have less than 4 weeks before departure, You may still benefit from shots, which medical professionals call immunizations. You may also benefit from Prescription medication and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling. Support your troops! You can download an adult immunization record card at www.immunize.org/adultizcards/adultizcard.pdf Nurse G Copyright Nurse Guardian, pllc 2011-2014. May be used with permission from author.