For those that travel abroad to the ends of the earth you may already be familiar with the need for various vaccinations/immunizations. In our more modern world many disease scourges have been minimized if not eradicated over the last century. Unfortunately many still exist and one should seriously consider taking precautions against them.
My current job assignment requires many immunizations such as Yellow Fever, Polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid and others. This list while quite extensive is overboard for the everyday stage racer. Talk to your health care provider well in advance to departing (3 months) as to what vaccinations he or she recommends. At a minimum a Tetanus shot should be seriously considered.
It is also a good idea to keep a copy of your immunizations record with your passport and other medical documents just in case.
