Visit a Travel Clinic Before Leaving NYC for Warmer Climates

Summer has left us, New Yorkers. The days of lazily relaxing on one of Central Park’s well-manicured lawns to bathe in the Sun’s warm rays are pretty much gone. Feel that cold wind coming in? It’s like getting a postcard from a cold relative reminding us of her inevitable return. Fall is already here, and Winter is coming, whether you like or not.

But seasons don’t change everywhere. You can escape the cold by venturing to a country out of Winter’s icy reach, protected by the equator. There are plenty of vacation spots around the world that offer warm temperatures all year round. Be wary, though, that the more tropical the area the more susceptible travelers are to exotic diseases, so you should always stop by a travel clinic for up to date information on a country and what recommended travel vaccinations you’ll need before stepping on its soil. Afterwards, pack some sunblock and fly off to paradise.

Try visiting Brazil, for example! This country averages temperatures during the months of November and December that range from roughly 77 degrees to 90 degrees during the day. You can pull down your bathing suits, sundresses, and shorts from storage and forget about your scarfs, wool socks, sweaters and all other clothing we humans wrap ourselves in to survive the cold. Let your skin breath for a while by planning a trip to South America’s largest and arguably most fun country.

There are five sections to consider visiting in Brazil, but only two of them are close enough to the equator to be warm all year round:

*Northeast Brazil (Alagoas, Ceará,Piauí, Bahia, Sergipe, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão) – Lining the Atlantic Coast, this portion of Brazil holds the country’s most stunning beaches. If all you crave is sand and sunshine, book a resort anywhere in the state of Bahia, or in the city of Barra de Santo Antonio in the state of Alagoas. This part of Brazil will be hot and sunny for you, guaranteed. Sip a caipirinha and actually enjoy the ice melting in your mouth. 

*Northern Brazil (Tocantins, Pará, Amazonas, Acre, Rondônia, Roraima) – Home to a vast portion of the Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world. If you’re feeling adventurous and nostalgic for our world’s waning beauty, pack a pair of sturdy hiking boots and a high resolution camera for a filmic journey exploring the most biodiversity this planet has to offer.

Both regions of Brazil offer ample amounts of sunshine for those wishing to escape the cold months to come. However, Brazil also offers potential risks to travelers who did not anticipate their health needs before visiting travel clinic.

Parts of Brazil harbor Yellow Fever, a virus that is transmitted to humans via tropical mosquitos. But you can protect yourself. Along with taking steps to prevent mosquito bites while in Brazil, such as wearing loose, long pants and long sleeved shirts coupled with loads of bug spray, the Center for Disease Control strongly recommends getting a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days prior to leaving for Brazil. If you do not get a vaccination for this disease before entering the tropics you put yourself at risk of contracting a disease that in 2009 killed 11 out of the 28 people who reportedly contracted it in Brazil.

You cannot get the travel vaccinations at your usual doctor’s office. Only clinics that are certified by the State of New York are allowed to distribute this highly affective shot. If you live in or nearby New York, visit Brazil vaccination NYC, which is legally certified to assist you in getting the medications and vaccinations you need. It is also conveniently located just blocks from the Grand Central Terminal for in town and out of town commuters.  

Prevent ruining your vacation because you thought bug spray would be enough: log onto TravelClinicNY.com or call 1-212-696-5900 and get the vaccinations you need.