A client plans to go on a church missionary trip to Ethiopia. The client asks the licensed practical/vocational nurse, "Where should I look for information that instructs me about what I need to do medically to be prepared for such a trip?"

Question

Which is the nurse's best response?
A) "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides the latest information about various immunizations dosages, side effects, and safety information."
B) "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date immunization requirements for travel to various countries outside of the United States."
C) "The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides what immunizations and resources are available to underserved areas."
D) "The National Institute of Health (NIH) offers the up-to-date information about various contagious diseases and prevention measures."

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The person planning a trip outside of the United States to a Third-World Country needs specific up-to-date information on immunizations needed when traveling to the specific country outside of the United States. This information is found at the CDC Web site. The CDC also provides travel advisories about food and water safety, etc. The FDA may have latest information on the vaccines and the dosages, but it does not offer the schedule recommended for specific countries. The HRSA provides services and supplies mostly to underserved areas inside of the United States and does not provide information as to what the traveler needs before going to the foreign country. The NIH may provide information about various infectious diseases and how to prevent their spread but does not offer the up-to-date immunization schedule needed for persons planning foreign travel.