The following are general recommendations.
Specific recommendations depend on the travel itinerary and the medical history of the traveler.
All travelers should be up to date on routine vaccinations including tetanus vaccines. Long-term travelers and health care workers should consider Hepatitis B vaccination. Rabies vaccine is recommended for long-term travelers and persons who will handle animals, such as veterinarians. All travelers should follow sensible food and water precautions and insect precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends updating polio immunizations.