We  offer Vaccinations service of all kinds and understand the travel vaccine needs for anyone traveling anywhere in the world from the Claremont area. Yellow Fever shots given daily. Typhoid vaccine. Rabies vaccine. Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.

Travel Vaccinations Claremont, California

Travel Vaccinations are found at Advantage Vaccination Services at 8283 Grove Ave Ste 107, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number is (909) 981-0956. We help with travel to Africa. Travel to Asia. Travel to India. Travel to South America. The staff at the Travel Clinic include trained medical professionals with a passion for travel and Travel Health.

Travel Vaccinations Claremont, California

Advantage Vaccination Services is found by starting at the Claremont Fire Department, located 606 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Phone number is (909) 627-7577. From this location the clinic is approximately 6 miles East on Foothill Blvd, turning left on Grove Ave. Vaccinations and travel consultation is provided by appointment of walk-in service Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Travel Vaccinations Claremont, California

We  offer Vaccinations service of all kinds and understand the travel vaccine needs for anyone traveling anywhere in the world from the Chino Hills area. Yellow Fever shots given daily. Typhoid vaccine. Rabies vaccine. Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.

Travel Vaccinations Chino Hills, California

Travel Vaccinations are found at Advantage Vaccination Services at 8283 Grove Ave Ste 107, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number is (909) 981-0956. We help with travel to Africa. Travel to Asia. Travel to India. Travel to South America. The staff at the Travel Clinic include trained medical professionals with a passion for travel and Travel Health.

Travel Vaccinations Chino Hills, California

Advantage Vaccination Services is found by starting at the Chino Fire Department, located 13220 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710. Phone number is (909) 627-7577. From this location the clinic is approximately 10 miles North taking 60 East and exiting on Grove Ave. Vaccinations and travel consultation is provided by appointment of walk-in service Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Travel Vaccinations Chino Hills, California

We  offer Vaccinations service of all kinds and understand the travel vaccine needs for anyone traveling anywhere in the world from the Chino area. Yellow Fever shots given daily. Typhoid vaccine. Rabies vaccine. Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.

Travel Vaccinations Chino, California

Travel Vaccinations are found at Advantage Vaccination Services at 8283 Grove Ave Ste 107, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number is (909) 981-0956. We help with travel to Africa. Travel to Asia. Travel to India. Travel to South America. The staff at the Travel Clinic include trained medical professionals with a passion for travel and Travel Health.

Travel Vaccinations Chino California

Advantage Vaccination Services is found by starting at the Chino Fire Department, located 13220 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710. Phone number is (909) 627-7577. From this location the clinic is approximately 10 miles North taking 60 East and exiting on Grove Ave. Vaccinations and travel consultation is provided by appointment of walk-in service Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Travel Vaccinations Chino, California

Meningitis is a bacterial infection that occurs in the brain and spinal cord. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years old in the United States. About 1000-2600 people get the disease each year in the US. Even when patients are treated with antibiotics, 10-15% of these people die. Of those who survive 11-19% will lose a limb, become deaf, have problems with their nervous system, become mentally retarded, or suffer seizures or strokes. 1 out of every 10 people who get the disease, die from it. There are five main kinds of meningitis:

1. Viral meningitis-This infection is fairly common. The viral meningitis can cause fever and seizures. It usually develops in late summer and early fall. Most viral meningitis cases in the United States, especially during the summer months, are caused by enteroviruses; however, only a small number of people with enterovirus infections actually develop meningitis.
2. Bacterial Meningitis-This infection is not as common, but it is very serious. It needs to be treated immediately to prevent brain damage and death. While most people with meningitis recover, it can cause serious complications, such as brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disabilities.
3. Parasitic Meningitis-Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a very rare form of parasitic meningitis that causes a fatal brain infection.  The parasite enters the body through the nose and is caused by a microscopic ameba.
4. Fungal Meningitis-Viral meningitis is generally less severe and resolves without specific treatment. Fungal meningitis is rare, but can be life threatening. Although anyone can get fungal meningitis, people at higher risk include those who have AIDS, leukemia, or other forms of immunodeficiency.
5. Non-Infectious Meningitis-This type of meningitis is not spread from person to person. Non-infectious meningitis can be caused by cancers,  lupus, certain drugs, head injury, and brain surgery.

Meningitis- How do you get it?

Viral meningitis is caused by viruses, and bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria. It can also be caused by chemical irritation, drug allergies, fungi, and tumors.  It can also be caused by herpes viruses, and genital herpes. Meningitis is contagious and can be spread from person to person via coughing, and sneezing through close contact.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

The incidence of meningococcal disease is highest in the “meningitis belt” of sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence of meningococcal disease is several times higher in the meningitis belt than in the United States, with periodic epidemics during the dry season (December–June).

Meningitis-Who can get the disease?

Anyone can get meningococcal disease; although, the disease most often affects children and adults under the age of 30. Most infections that occur in children occur under age of 5. Also, people with certain medical conditions, such as lack of a spleen are more susceptible in getting the disease.

Meningitis disease-side effects

• Fever and chills
• Mental status changes
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Rapid Breathing

Meningitis-Treatment

Infections can be treated with drugs such as penicillin, but treatment does not guarantee that you are safe. It is better to prevent the transfer of the disease, and then having the disease and then treating it.

Prevention- Meningitis Vaccine

There are two kinds of meningococcal vaccine available in the US.

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) (Menactra)-preferred vaccine for people 2 through 55 years of age

Meningococcal polysaccharide Vaccine (MPSV4) (Menomune) -Used if MCV4 is not available and it is only used for people older than 55.

Both vaccines can prevent 4 types of meningococcal disease, including 2 of 3 most common types found in US and in Africa. It does not prevent all types of the disease. Both vaccines protect about 90% of people who get the vaccine.

Who should get the vaccine?

• Children and adolescents between the age of 11-18 should get one dose of MCV4,
• College freshman,
• Microbiologist
• U.S. military recruits
• Those traveling to parts of Africa
• Anyone who has a damaged spleen, or  has been removed
• Anyone who has an immune system disorder

Meningitis vaccinations, and other health vaccinations, can be found at Advantage Vaccination Services at 8283 Grove Ave Ste 107, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number is (866) 261-6460. We help with travel to South America. Travel to West Europe. Travel to India. Travel to Africa. The staff at the Travel Clinic include trained medical professionals with a passion for travel and Travel Health.

Meningitis Vaccine-Near You

Advantage Vaccination Services is found by starting at the Monterey Park City Hall, located 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763-2808. Phone number is (909) 626-8571. From this location the clinic is approximately 20 miles East on 10, exiting on Grove Ave. Vaccinations and travel consultation is provided by appointment of walk-in service Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Meningitis-What is it?

Meningitis is a bacterial infection that occurs in the brain and spinal cord. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years old in the United States. About 1000-2600 people get the disease each year in the US. Even when patients are treated with antibiotics, 10-15% of these people die. Of those who survive 11-19% will lose a limb, become deaf, have problems with their nervous system, become mentally retarded, or suffer seizures or strokes. 1 out of every 10 people who get the disease, die from it. There are five main kinds of meningitis:

1. Viral meningitis-This infection is fairly common. The viral meningitis can cause fever and seizures. It usually develops in late summer and early fall. Most viral meningitis cases in the United States, especially during the summer months, are caused by enteroviruses; however, only a small number of people with enterovirus infections actually develop meningitis.
2. Bacterial Meningitis-This infection is not as common, but it is very serious. It needs to be treated immediately to prevent brain damage and death. While most people with meningitis recover, it can cause serious complications, such as brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disabilities.
3. Parasitic Meningitis-Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a very rare form of parasitic meningitis that causes a fatal brain infection.  The parasite enters the body through the nose and is caused by a microscopic ameba.
4. Fungal Meningitis-Viral meningitis is generally less severe and resolves without specific treatment. Fungal meningitis is rare, but can be life threatening. Although anyone can get fungal meningitis, people at higher risk include those who have AIDS, leukemia, or other forms of immunodeficiency.
5. Non-Infectious Meningitis-This type of meningitis is not spread from person to person. Non-infectious meningitis can be caused by cancers,  lupus, certain drugs, head injury, and brain surgery.

Meningitis- How do you get it?

Viral meningitis is caused by viruses, and bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria. It can also be caused by chemical irritation, drug allergies, fungi, and tumors.  It can also be caused by herpes viruses, and genital herpes. Meningitis is contagious and can be spread from person to person via coughing, and sneezing through close contact.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

The incidence of meningococcal disease is highest in the “meningitis belt” of sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence of meningococcal disease is several times higher in the meningitis belt than in the United States, with periodic epidemics during the dry season (December–June).

Meningitis-Who can get the disease?

Anyone can get meningococcal disease; although, the disease most often affects children and adults under the age of 30. Most infections that occur in children occur under age of 5. Also, people with certain medical conditions, such as lack of a spleen are more susceptible in getting the disease.

Meningitis disease-side effects

• Fever and chills
• Mental status changes
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sensitivity to light
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Rapid Breathing

Meningitis-Treatment

Infections can be treated with drugs such as penicillin, but treatment does not guarantee that you are safe. It is better to prevent the transfer of the disease, and then having the disease and then treating it.

Prevention- Meningitis Vaccine

There are two kinds of meningococcal vaccine available in the US.

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) (Menactra)-preferred vaccine for people 2 through 55 years of age

Meningococcal polysaccharide Vaccine (MPSV4) (Menomune) -Used if MCV4 is not available and it is only used for people older than 55.

Both vaccines can prevent 4 types of meningococcal disease, including 2 of 3 most common types found in US and in Africa. It does not prevent all types of the disease. Both vaccines protect about 90% of people who get the vaccine.

Who should get the vaccine?

• Children and adolescents between the age of 11-18 should get one dose of MCV4,
• College freshman,
• Microbiologist
• U.S. military recruits
• Those traveling to parts of Africa
• Anyone who has a damaged spleen, or  has been removed
• Anyone who has an immune system disorder

Meningitis vaccinations, and other health vaccinations, can be found at Advantage Vaccination Services at 8283 Grove Ave Ste 107, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number is (866) 261-6460. We help with travel to South America. Travel to West Europe. Travel to India. Travel to Africa. The staff at the Travel Clinic include trained medical professionals with a passion for travel and Travel Health.

Meningitis Vaccine-Near You

Advantage Vaccination Services is found by starting at the Yucaipa City Hall City Hall, located 34272 Yucaipa Creek Place, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Phone number is 909-797-2489. From this location the clinic is approximately 37 East on 10, exiting on Grove Ave. Vaccinations and travel consultation is provided by appointment or walk-in service Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Meningitis Vaccine in Yucaipa, California

The Hajj is the largest pilgrimages in the world to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, and must be carried out at least once in every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so. The Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to their religion. It occurs from the 8^th to the 12^th of Dhu-al-Hijjah, which is the 12^th and last month of the Islamic calendar.

From around the world, more than 2 million Muslims make Hajj each year (2.5 million in 2009), and more than 11,000 are travelers from the United States. From the United States, most pilgrims fly into Jiddah and take a bus to Mecca. After arriving in Mecca, pilgrims go to the Grand Mosque, which contains the Ka’aba, the most sacred site in Islam, and perform a tawaf, circling the Ka’aba 7 times counterclockwise. Because of the vast number of people (each floor of the 3-level mosque has a capacity of 750,000), a single tawaf can take hours. In addition to tawaf, pilgrims perform sa’i, walking or running 7 times between the hills of Safa and Marwah. This route used to be in open air but is now enclosed by the Grand Mosque and can be traversed via air-conditioned tunnels, with separate sections for walkers, runners, and disabled pilgrims. These safety measures were put in place to prevent stampedes.

Hajj-Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Umrah-

The Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia that can  be undertaken at anytime of the year, as opposed to the Hajj, which has a selected time period. It is sometimes referred as the minor pilgrimage, and the Hajj being the ‘major’ pilgrimage. Umrah is not required by law, however it is highly recommended.

Hajj-Immunization- Required and recommendations

All pilgrims should be up to date with routine immunizations. Hepatitis A and B and typhoid vaccines are also recommended. Although a requirement for polio vaccine does not include pilgrims from the United States, it is best to ensure full vaccination against polio before travel.

Hajj-Yellow Fever

All travelers arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission in accordance with the International Health Regulations, must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate showing that the person was vaccinated at least 10 days previously and not more than 10 years before arrival at the border.

Here are a list of countries that are at risk of yellow fever transmission:

Africa

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of  Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia,  Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Uganda , Mali, Mauritania, Rwanda.

Americas

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guinea, Guyana, Panama, Peru, , Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Venezuela and Paraguay.

Hajj- Meningococcal meningitis

Visitors from all over the world arriving for the purpose of “Umra” or pilgrimage or for seasonal work are requested to produce a certificate of vaccination with the quadrivalent (ACYW135) vaccine against meningitis issued not more than 3 years previously and not less than 10 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia. The responsible authorities in the visitor’s country of origin should ensure that vaccination has been carried out. Adults and children over the age of 2 years must be given 1 dose of the quadrivalent (ACYW135) vaccine;

B) Arrivals from countries of the African meningitis belt, namely

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan.

Hajj-Poliomyelitis

All visitors age under 15 years travelling to Saudi Arabia from countries re-infected with poliomyelitis (list below) should be vaccinated against poliomyelitis with polio vaccine. Proof of vaccination 6 weeks prior to application for entry visa is required.  Irrespective of previous immunization history, all visitors under 15 years arriving in Saudi Arabia will also receive a dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) at border points.

All following countries are considered to be re-infected with poliomyelitis (as of June 2010).

Congo,  Côte d’Ivoire , Gabon , Niger,  Liberia ,  Uganda,   Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Tajikistan, Mauritania, Nepal, Turkmenistan,  Kazakhstan and Russia, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Somalia.

B) All travelers from Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Angola and Sudan.

REGARDLESS OF AGE and vaccination status, all traveler should receive 1 dose of OPV 6 weeks prior to departure for Saudi Arabia, and on  arriving in Saudi Arabia, you will also receive a dose of OPV at borders points.

Hajj-Seasonal flu

The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia recommends that pilgrims be vaccinated against seasonal influenza before arrival, particularly those with pre-existing conditions (e.g. the elderly, people with chronic chest or heart diseases or cardiac, hepatic or renal failure).

 Hajj-Food

Food carried by visitors and pilgrims are banned and not allowed into the country, allowed only proper canned food in very small amount which is enough for one person to the end of his or her trip.

 Hajj-International Outbreaks Response

In the event of health emergency causing international health concern or in case of outbreaks subjective to international health regulations in any country from where the pilgrims and Umra performance come the Saudi Arabia Health Authorities may take any additional preventive precautions (not included in the measures mentioned above) after consultation with the WHO to avoid the spread of infection among pilgrims and Umra performance or transfer it to their countries.

Hajj, Umrah- Vaccine Locations

Yellow fever vaccine, poliomyelitis vaccine, meningitis vaccine, travel consultation, and travel vaccinations can be found at Advantage Vaccination Services at 8283 Grove Ave Ste 107, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number is (909) 981-0956. We help with travel to South America. Travel to West Europe. Travel to India. Travel to Africa. The staff at the Travel Clinic includes trained medical professionals with a passion for travel and Travel Health.

Hajj, Umrah-Directions to location

Advantage Vaccination Services is found by starting at the Yucaipa City Hall City Hall, located 34272 Yucaipa Creek Place, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Phone number is 909-797-2489. From this location the clinic is approximately 37 East on 10, exiting on Grove Ave. Vaccinations and travel consultation is provided by appointment or walk-in service Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.

Hajj, Umrah, Vaccinations and Travel Clinic in Yucaipa, California