Tips if you are Traveling to Vietnam

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

If you are traveling to Vietnam:
To avoid measles, take MMR vaccine. This is recommended for all travelers. All travelers should take routine vaccines such as diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccine are also recommended. Vaccines and medications for Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, malaria, and rabies are recommended for some travelers.

Foods that are not recommended:

• Food served at room temperature
• Food from street vendors
• Raw or soft-cooked (runny) eggs
• Raw or undercooked (rare) meat or fish
• Unwashed or unpeeled raw fruits and vegetables
• Unpasteurized dairy products
• ”Bushmeat” (monkeys, bats, or other wild game)

​Drinks that are not recommended:

• Tap or well water
• Ice made with tap or well water
• Drinks made with tap or well water (such as reconstituted juice)
• Unpasteurized milk

To prevent bug bites:

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
• Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
• Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST MOSQUITOES ONLY: Products with one of the following active ingredients can also help prevent mosquito bites. Higher percentages of active ingredient provide longer protection.
  • DEET
  • Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
  • Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or PMD
  • IR3535
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

Use hydrocortisone or calamine lotion to reduce itching if you are bitten by bugs.

Other tips include, avoiding contact with people who are sick, washing hands often, and staying away from animals

For more information about traveling tips if you are going to Vietnam, click on the link below:
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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/vietnam?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001