I'm going to take my 3 year old for a long trip outside the united states next month. he will be in the middle east and sourheast asia. could you recommend any particular vaccines for kids of his age based on his travel plans?

See your physician: The best thing to do is see your physician to start any shots for travel- a super helpful site to check on what diseases are in a specific area is on the CDC official website!

Which countries?: Adults & children traveling to countries in those areas are given recommended vaccines at their local county health departments according to CDC guidelines found at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list, which also has a section on traveling with children. First , ask your child's pediatrician if he has medical issues that contra-indicate his receiving any of the recommended vaccines.

CDC travel website: Excellent advice is available from CDC on vaccines for travel. You can look at the site direclty, or refer your doctor to it if she isn't familiar with current recommendations. http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

CDC website: The area covered is a huge & varied but you can find the info in the cdc website. However it would be far easier and safer for you to consult a travel medicine specialist who can provide you the proper vaccinations plus extra on steps on ensuring a safe trip.

Mgt: I agree that that the CDC has excellent information to guide the vaccinations required. I would also recommend reviewing any particular risk factors, including immune disease, chronic disease or special needs.

Vaccinations: make sure he has all his childhood vaccinations and immunize that you would expect a three-year-old to have them discuss with your doctor the necessity of any other vaccines the rest is up to you to make sure that he has only clean water and is not in contact with any other infectious disease