Plan ahead for healthy and safe international travel.
Living conditions, standards of sanitation and hygiene vary throughout the world. Travelers to third world countries are at greater risk than those who travel to developed countries, but anyone planning overseas travel should examine the health conditions and plan accordingly.
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 Health considerations overseas
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When traveling to developing countries, all the following need to be considered:
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Your current vaccination status |
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Documentation of your immunization history |
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Who will be traveling (children, adolescents, adults) that may have different vaccination needs |
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Trip destination details, including any stopovers or plane changes |
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The duration of the trip |
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Accommodations (hotel, hospice, friends, mission, etc.) |
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Required versus recommended vaccines |
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Travelers with special medical or physical needs |
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Careful behavior and sensible precautions when you arrive |
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International health conditions
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You can find information regarding International travel and recommended vaccinations in the Travelers' Health section of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site.
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Schedule travel vaccinations
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Always plan on obtaining the necessary travel vaccinations well in advance of your trip – at least 6 weeks. Our Office of Immunization at (601) 576-7751 can answer your international travel questions and advise you on necessary vaccinations. (There is a charge for the vaccines as well as an administration fee.)
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Where to get vaccinations
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In Mississippi, travel vaccinations may be obtained at one of our designated Travel and Yellow Fever clinics.
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Other resources
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You'll need a copy of your birth certificate to obtain a passport.
 Visit our Birth Certificates page
You can apply for and receive a passport at Jackson's downtown Post Office, located at 401 East South Street. For more information on passport availability locations, contact the Post Office or Passportinfo.com.
The U.S. State Department offers travel advisories and general passport information.
Visit the State Department's travel page
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