The vaccination card
Vaccination record Before packing your suitcase, check if your vaccination record is up to date. Whatever your destination, it is recommended that you have up-to-date vaccinations against pertussis and tuberculosis (BCG), measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis (DTP) .
For those who plan to travel to Africa, it is also advisable to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, yellow fever, typhoid and possibly meningococci A and C if you are called to stay in an area where this disease is endemic or if you need to come into close contact with the population.
In South America, the vaccine against yellow fever, hepatitis A and B and rabies are particularly indicated to avoid any risk.
If you plan to travel to Asia, it is best to get vaccinated against rabies, hepatitis A and B, typhoid as well as Japanese encephalitis and tick-borne encephalitis.
While some “universal” vaccines can be carried out by your attending physician, there are more than a hundred vaccination centers in France that allow you to be vaccinated before a trip. If you live in Paris, you can contact the Institut Pasteur Hospital, which is located in the 15th arrondissement. Two injections against hepatitis B will cost you around €26 in this establishment compared to €42 for a yellow fever vaccination. You can also go to the Air France International Vaccination Center in the 7th arrondissement for your vaccine against hepatitis B or yellow fever, for example. The first will be charged 30 € while the second 45 €.
Driving license
The driving license is one of the essential travel documents if you plan to travel by car once you arrive at your destination. Renting a vehicle allows you, in fact, to discover the country at your own pace and, in some cases, to avoid motion sickness due to public transport.
If you are traveling within the European Economic Area (EEA) and wish to drive abroad, your French driving license is sufficient. As soon as you move outside Europe, it is often possible to use your French driving license if your stay is short, but sometimes an international driving license is required. To find out, you can inquire before your departure on the portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or at the embassy of your country of destination.
Whatever the nature of your next trip, remember to check your passport, visa, travel insurance, vaccination record and driver's license before you leave. It is essential that all these documents are in order in order to leave with complete peace of mind. If you need support in choosing your travel insurance, ACS is able to provide you with all the necessary advice and direct you to the offers that suit you.
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