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Getting infected with a particular disease can never be prevented if one is traveling. Sometimes it is just the absence of a certain vaccine that makes some individuals susceptible to diseases. Immunizations should be up to date before traveling to Spain. If they are not, then go have those months ahead of time. This will save you the time and effort from frustration if you purchase tickets and you cannot go because of the immunizations factor.

Children and Adults

Note: The American Academy of Paediatrics' recommendations on childhood immunizations should be followed to the letter prior to international travel.

-Hepatitis A - this is recommended if the travel is extended for a certain length of time and there are chances of getting exposed to rural areas where the food hygiene can never be certain. It should be given at least two weeks prior to the scheduled trip, better if it is given four weeks ahead of time.

-Hepatitis B - this is recommended for all ages. Although this can be transmitted by the exchange of bodily fluids, it is still safe for everyone to have this vaccination, even when not traveling. It is especially important for women to have one if they are pregnant.

-MMR - Measles, mumps and rubella are usually given when the child is still an infant. Adults could also have one upon the recommendation of their physician or if it is a requirement when travelling.

-Tetanus - diphtheria vaccine - children have to have this if they have never been vaccinated, if they have, made sure that the last injection is within the past ten years. If over, have another. This is also recommended for adults especially for women who are pregnant.

-Influenza - recommended for all ages. These flu vaccines are usually injected yearly as they are never the same every single year. There have been recent outbreaks of flu cases around the world including the H1N1 influenza virus. This is highly recommended for both children and adults.

Making sure that the immunizations are up to date will make it easier for the traveler to gain entrance to Spain and it is also good for the health. Knowing that these will protect the body from possible dangers eating in public places will no longer give the fears that they normally would if not vaccinated.

There are some vaccines that can be given for free in the health centers in the United States if cost is a problem. Just make sure that you have a schedule way ahead of the travel date because health centers may not have3 these readily when you want them to be.