INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INSURANCE AND HEALTH INSURANCE -
Diseases - Cholera

GLOBAL COVERAGE, INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

Although international medical insurance is important it is also important to be so prepared in order to avoid health problems overseas.

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Diseases


Cholera

Cholera vaccine is generally not recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) except in certain epidemic areas. You must have the immunization at least 3 weeks before visiting those areas. You must have a need, and usually a local epidemic triggers the local health authorities to recommend vaccine. Cholera changes rapidly, so a vaccine generally does not work except for a specific area. Therefore, previous cholera vaccinations will not be applicable to any given situation. Repeated vaccination is recommended within 6 months if a person remains in a high epidemic area.