Travel healthy with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee)!
DOH-Manatee offers immunizations for and international travelers. Immunizations are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please note that all immunizations are offered on an appointment-only basis. If you are taking an international trip, your travel checklist should include a visit to our Travelers’ Health Clinics. Our health professionals will help you learn about immunizations and other precautions recommended for your specific destination.
Who should visit the Travelers’ Health Clinic?
- People traveling overseas for business or vacation
- College-age students who will be studying abroad
- Those visiting other countries for mission trips or international adoptions
It’s best to visit us 4-6 weeks prior to your departure.
Some vaccines are given in a series or take time become effective. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Bring available shot records.
Which immunizations do I need?
Each area of the world has different requirements, and you will want to be protected regardless of where you travel. Our qualified staff will recommend immunizations and other precautions based on your destination. DOH-Manatee is a state-certified yellow fever immunization provider.
Additionally, it is a good idea to be up-to-date on your flu shot whether traveling in-country or out and to be current with routine adult immunizations.
Common Travel Vaccines
- Hepatitis A and/or Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever
- Polio
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap or TD)
Even if you were vaccinated as a child for these illnesses, immunity tends to wane over time. Booster shots are often necessary to maintain adequate protection from these diseases, which in rare instances can cause deafness and even death. - Meningococcal (especially for college students and certain travelers)
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
- Influenza (Flu)