Vaccinations, Inoculations, Immunizations, Travel Health -
Tuvalu Vaccination information for other places Before travel,
be sure you and your children are up to date on all routine
immunizations according to schedules approved by the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP). See the schedule for
adults and the schedule for infants and children. Some schedules
can be accelerated for travel. See your doctor at least 4–6
weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect.
If it is less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still
see your doctor. It might not be too late to get your shots or
medications as well as other information about how to protect
yourself from illness and injury while traveling. The following
vaccines may be recommended for your travel to Australia and the
South Pacific. Discuss your travel plans and personal health
with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will
need. - Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). (except for
Australia and New Zealand). T