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Recommended Shots for Travel to Spain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly called the CDC) advises travelers who plan to visit Spain to see their physicians and obtain vaccinations four to six weeks prior to traveling abroad. A physician should assess factors such as the area to be visited, planned activities and immunization history, in addition to current health status prior to recommending vaccinations.

Routine
- As of 2010, the CDC recommends several immunizations to be scheduled during the adult years. Vaccinations such as influenza, varicella, tetanus, and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are recommended at predetermined intervals throughout the adult years.
Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B is a recommended vaccination for unvaccinated travelers who might be exposed to blood or bodily fluids through sexual contact, medical treatment or accident.
Rabies
- The rabies vaccination is recommended specifically for travelers who may come in direct contact with bats and risk exposure to the rabies virus. Examples are veterinarians, adventure travelers, wildlife professionals or researchers.