For Information Only:
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Immunization Program
(609) 826-4860
Centers for Disease Control Travelers’ Health
800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day
cdc.gov/travel
For Information and Immunizations by Appointment:
Long Beach Island Health Department
(609)-492-1212
Available vaccines:
- Hepatitis A (series of 2)
- Hepatitis B (series of 3)
- Tdap
Manahawkin Urgent Care
712 E Bay Ave, Suite 22B
Manahawkin
609-978-0242
WorkNet/Earth Expeditions Travel Medicine
368 Lakehurst Rd.-Suite 206
Toms River
732-557-9980
Passport Health Marlton
10,000 Lincoln Drive East
One Greentree Centre, Suite 201
Marlton, NJ 08053
General Information
Contact your health care provider at least 6 weeks before departure for current health information on the country you plan to visit and to obtain vaccinations and medications as needed.
The risk of becoming ill during international travel depends on the regions of the world visited, the types of destinations within a country, season of travel, individual factors, and diligence in use of protective measures.
~Wash hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
~Drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles.
~Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes.
~Eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself.
~Avoid purchasing food from street vendors. Remember: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it.
~Protect yourself from mosquitoes, especially between dusk and dawn by wearing
long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats. Use insect repellents that contain DEET Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus following the directions and precautions on the product label. Please read Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers.
~Walk and drive defensively. Avoid walking barefoot.
~Don’t swim in fresh water. Salt water is usually safer.
~Avoid places where live birds are raised or kept, such as poultry farms or live food markets.
Source: Centers for Disease Control