Infectious Diseases A-Z: Traveling abroad? You may need to be vaccinated

If you are planning a trip abroad, you may need to make an appointment to see a medical provider along with making your travel plans. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Stacey Rizza says, "Anybody who’s going abroad, particularly to a developing part of the world, should be evaluated or contact a local travel clinic because there are many things that need to be considered in general, but specifically for infectious disease prevention."