Information for Travelers Every year more Coloradans are
traveling internationally for both vacation and business. Health
risks for travelers are higher in developing countries and rural
areas because of differences in sanitary conditions, available
food and water sources, and immunization coverage. In developed
areas, health risks are similar to those in the United States.
Your risk of becoming ill while traveling depends in part on
where you are traveling, the length of stay, activities while
traveling, your health, and your vaccine history. Most vaccines
take time to become effective in your body and some need to be
given in a series over several days or weeks. Therefore, you
should schedule a visit to your doctor or a travel medicine
provider 4 to 6 weeks before your trip. For more information
visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Travelers’ Health website at www.cdc.gov/travel. This website
will give you the most up-to-date recommendations and
requirements for your destination, as we