ravel Medicine is a specialty requiring specific training, education and a continuing commitment to keep abreast of the constantly changing health situations around the world.
While it has become very easy to travel to any spot on the globe in a matter of hours, that same ease can put the frequent traveler at risk. Whether it's a business trip or a vacation, a day or a month, by boat, plane or train, preparation is the key to a successful trip. Part of that preparation is consulting with a Travel Medicine specialist, a physician uniquely prepared to assess your individual risks and needs and safeguard your health.
Consider, for example, that up to 70% of travelers will develop a travel related illness, and 1 traveler in 12 will become sick enough to seek medical attention.
Vaccinations can protect against many diseases encountered on foreign soil. Vaccinations are categorized as routine, recommended or required depending on your destination and intended activities and may include:
- Hepatitis A
- Yellow Fever
- Meningococcal Tetanus
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Polio
...up to 70% of travelers will develop a travel related illness. Children may have additional needs. The World Health Organization encourages travelers to consult a Travel Medicine specialist 4 to 6 weeks prior to departure.
In addition to getting the vaccinations you will need to prevent illness, there are a number of other health tips your travel specialist will review with you.These include:
- If you can’t peel it, don’t eat it.
- Avoid unpurified water – including ice cubes
- Check your health insurance coverage
- Protect yourself from insects
- Avoid swimming in fresh water
- Consume only well-cooked food
- Pre-fill your prescriptions
- Respect local customs
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