Important Vaccines for Summer 2008 International Travel

Courtesy Health News From Pueblo  Fri, 06/13/2008 - 15:48

Summer is here, and many people will be packing to travel. No matter where you travel abroad this summer, please don’t let your vacation be spoiled by getting the measles, flu, hepatitis, or any other infection that could have been prevented by using routine or travel-related vaccines.

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