Vaccinations for Foreign Relocations
Today’s business world is global and as more and more of your employees travel overseas or relocate, a critical business decision comes in understanding your duty of care to these key team members.
Health risks vary by country. That’s why Passport Health provides destination-specific education, vaccinations, medications and supplies making it easy to feel safe and prepared before and during relocation.
Our Travel Medicine Specialists work with businesses and employees to customize to their needs. With onsite and in-clinic options we strive to make getting vaccinated convenient and hassle-free.
Which Vaccines Do Workers On Foreign Relocation Need?
A variety of vaccinations are recommended for workers involved in foreign relocation. Depending on age and where they are going, the following vaccines may be recommended: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), pneumonia and influenza.
See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:
- Cholera –
Food & Water –
May be recommended for travel to some lesser developed countries especially in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. - Hepatitis A –
Food & Water –
Protects against liver infection, long-lasting protection through booster dose - Hepatitis B –
Blood & Body Fluids –
Liver infection commonly spread through needles, medical equipment or direct contact with body fluids. Vaccination is the best form of protection. - Influenza –
Airborne –
Provides high protection against virus. Recommended on an annual basis. - Japanese Encephalitis –
Mosquito –
Recommended depending on itinerary and activities. May be given to short- and extended-stay travelers, recurrent travelers and travel to rural areas. Present throughout regions of East (especially Southeast) Asia. Most cases from May to October. - Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) –
Various Vectors –
Vaccination recommended for anyone without evidence of immunity and/or born after 1957. - Pneumonia –
Airborne –
Two vaccines given separately. Both are recommended for all over the age of 65, those with certain medical conditions or immunocompromised. - Rabies –
Saliva of Infected Animals –
Vaccine recommended for certain travelers based on destination, activities and length of stay. - TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –
Wounds & Airborne –
A tetanus booster vaccination is recommended for all adults once every ten years. - Typhoid –
Food & Water –
Recommended for travel to most countries. - Yellow Fever –
Mosquito –
Required for entry to many countries in South America and Africa. May be required for countries throughout the world if traveling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for most of South America and Africa.
See the table below for more information:
Common Vaccinations for International Workers |
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| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Food & Water | Protects against liver infection, long-lasting protection through booster dose |
| Hepatitis B | Blood & Body Fluids | Liver infection commonly spread through needles, medical equipment or direct contact with body fluids. Vaccination is the best form of protection. |
| Influenza | Airborne | Provides high protection against virus. Recommended on an annual basis. |
| Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) | Various Vectors | Vaccination recommended for anyone without evidence of immunity and/or born after 1957. |
| Pneumonia | Airborne | Two vaccines given separately. Both are recommended for all over the age of 65, those with certain medical conditions or immunocompromised. |
| TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) | Wounds & Airborne | A tetanus booster vaccination is recommended for all adults once every ten years. |
Recommended Travel Vaccinations for International Workers |
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| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera | Food & Water | May be recommended for travel to some lesser developed countries especially in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Mosquito | Recommended depending on itinerary and activities. May be given to short- and extended-stay travelers, recurrent travelers and travel to rural areas. Present throughout regions of East (especially Southeast) Asia. Most cases from May to October. |
| Rabies | Saliva of Infected Animals | Vaccine recommended for certain travelers based on destination, activities and length of stay. |
| Typhoid | Food & Water | Recommended for travel to most countries. |
| Yellow Fever | Mosquito | Required for entry to many countries in South America and Africa. May be required for countries throughout the world if traveling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for most of South America and Africa. |
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What Kind of Vaccine Services Does Passport Health Offer?
Onsite Clinics
Want to make sure your workforce is up-to-date on their vaccinations? Have multiple people to vaccinate? No problem! Passport Health’s onsite clinic services provide everything you need to keep your employees protected.
We will come to you to provide all needed immunizations and even come back for any needed boosters or revaccination.
Only have one or two people that need to be vaccinated at a time? We have you covered with our in-clinic services!
In-Clinic
With over 300 locations across the United States, Canada and Mexico, we can help make sure your team is protected. All clinics keep immunizations in-stock, meaning no need for employees to waste time with a return trip.
Customer Reviews
Passport Health – Foreign Relocation Workers
“Very consultative and throrough process. I am leaving for India with a great peace of mind, less concerned about my health and able to focus on my business at hand.”
“Whenever our people travel abroad, it is our Fortune Five Hundred company policy that we touch base with our travel medicine provider. Based upon our yearly physical and updated vacination information, the consultation can often be done by phone, saving everyone time and money. Passport Health gives comprehensive advice and background health information for the countries being visited and helps our professionals function in unique medical environments.”
“I recently retired from 40 years total working in three federal agencies (ONR, NASA & NOAA). I frequently traveled overseas for the fed gov, but during all that time, I never had such a comprehensive approach to preparations, supplies, immunizations and briefing sheets – that include both health and security info. Keep up the great work! I went to Passport Health as my new employer has an account there; this was my first visit, and it will not be my last!”
“I am a flight attendant and come vaccinations are required for our job. Our partnership with Passport Health has made it easy for me to schedule my vaccinations and physicals. The staff is very friendly and always help me answer the questions I have.”
“Was able to schedule our clinic quickly and efficiently. Got all necessary vaccines in one visit from their staff. We even received all documentation we needed for our records. Easy peesy!”
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