About Us
Vax-Before-Travel
Vax-Before-Travel LLC (VBT) is an international publisher of travel vaccine information that empowers people to make informed immunization decisions in collaboration with their healthcare provider before departing abroad.
VBT publishes vaccination information people want to know before they go!
VBT translates clinical information into a language people can understand, enabling robust conversations between vaccine experts and travelers to reduce the under-use, over-use, and misuse of vaccines.
"We believe international travelers want to learn about disease risks before their next vacation or trip. In the age of AI-produced content and biased search results, we believe vaccine science is not subjective, and trusted healthcare providers should always verify breaking information's efficacy before advising patients,' writes Donald Hackett, VBT publisher. 'This philosophy empowers healthier lives.'
Vax-Before-Travel Mission
Vax-Before-Travel publishes vaccine information that empowers travelers to live life to the fullest.
*** Special Notice For Precision Vaccinations ***
Effective December 1, 2024, the PrecisionVaccinations.com website was integrated into Vax-Before-Travel, which means everyone can access the latest vaccine news and related information from an enhanced website!
Vax-Before-Travel Content
Vax-Before-Travel publishes trustworthy information based on valid research not influenced by industry. Our news team commits to doing its best to publish accurate information. We stand by the information we publish; if it's incorrect, we will change it as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please contact VBT's medical director, Dr. Robert Carlson, at [email protected].
Travel Vaccine Newsletters
Anyone can enroll in the free Vax-Before-Travel newsletter for the latest vaccination news. Recent studies highlight that when people are exposed to messages about vaccine options, 49% say the information is new, and 65% say they are likely to discuss vaccines with their healthcare provider.
Contributing Expert Program
The VBT News Contributing Expert Program empowers vaccine providers to communicate with people digitally through news articles.
Travel Vaccine Appointments
VBT enables travelers to request an appointment with a vaccine expert using this link.
Travel Vaccination Overvire
Expedia Group's latest Traveler Insights reveals that about 4 billion passengers are expected to fly in 2024 and increase 9.9% annually through 2028. The U.S. Travel Association recently reported that over 40% of international travelers require pre-arrival vaccine authorizations for diseases like yellow fever. Recent research says tens of millions of people are not appropriately vaccinated before visiting disease-endemic countries. Furthermore, last-minute travelers deferred about 18% of protective vaccines because of insufficient time before departure.
Travel Vaccination Timing
The U.S. CDC recommends that most travel vaccines be administered at least one month, if not earlier. The time between the vaccine's administration and the start of travel is significant for seniors. During pretravel consultations, health providers will consider potential interactions between vaccines and medications. A study by S. Steinlauf et al. identified potential drug interactions with travel-related medicines in 45% of travelers with chronic conditions; 3.5% of these interactions were potentially serious.
Travel Vaccination Network
The Trusted Travel Vaccination Network offers advice and services to international travelers seeking unbiased information to prevent disease while traveling.
Policies
Various VBT policies are listed on this webpage.
Comments and Concerns
This link discusses VBT ownership and revenues. VBT is committed to providing greater transparency about how travel vaccine information is produced and distributed. We will respond to your request as soon as possible. Please send emails to [email protected].
Thank you,
Don Hackett, Founder & Publisher, VBT LLC