| Immunizations. No immunizations
are required for travelers to Russia. However, diphtheria,
tetanus, polio and gamma globulin vaccinations are recommended
for the region. The following vaccines should be considered,
depending on the locations to be visited, planned activities
and the health of the traveler: hepatitis A, hepatitis
B, rabies, encephalitis and typhoid.
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions
may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention’s international travelers hotline
at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); the automated fax
information system at 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299)
or by visiting the CDC Internet home page at http://www.cdc.gov
.
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