VaccinePlace, Learn About Immunization Safety for Global Travel Health

North America*

	The risks of catching these diseases are generally no greater than in most international travelers’ home regions:^1,2 > Hepatitis A > Hepatitis B > Influenza > Measles, mumps, and rubella > Rabies > Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
*Includes St. Pierre and Miquelon (France), as well as Hawaii.

Sources: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Travelers’ health: Destinations—North America. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/namerica.htm. Accessed August 17, 2006. 2. CDC. Travelers’ health: yellow book. Influenza. Available at: http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=influenza.htm&cssNav=browseoyb. Accessed August 17, 2006.

< Back