Vaccinations and travel medicine are closely linked, as certain vaccinations are recommended or even required for travel to certain countries and regions. The aim of vaccinations is to protect the body against certain pathogens and thus reduce the risk of illness.

Additional vaccinations are often recommended for travelers to exotic countries or countries with poor hygienic conditions. These include, for example, vaccinations against yellow fever, typhus, hepatitis A and B and malaria. However, vaccination recommendations are individual and depend on various factors such as the destination, travel duration, age and health of the traveler. It is therefore important to seek medical advice in good time before traveling and to have the necessary vaccinations carried out.

There are also vaccinations that are recommended regardless of travel, such as vaccinations against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough and measles. These vaccinations are usually given in childhood and should be refreshed regularly.

However, there are also people who cannot be vaccinated for various reasons, such as infants, pregnant women or people with certain previous illnesses. It is important that these people are protected through consistent hygiene and rules of conduct such as avoiding close contact with sick people and wearing protective clothing.

Overall, vaccinations are an important part of preventive health care and can help prevent disease and control outbreaks. It is particularly important for travelers to seek medical advice in a timely manner and to have the necessary vaccinations carried out in order to be able to travel healthily and safely.