
Pre-travel
Consultation
This is an opportunity for our travel medicine providers to share with you detailed information about your travel, taking into consideration your:
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itinerary
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risk tolerance
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medical history
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Many travelers may not be aware of certain precautions and risks at the destination, so we can help fill that knowledge gap.
Typical information reviewed in the pre-travel consultation includes:
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traveler's medical conditions and medications will be reviewed and health issues will be addressed in relation to the travel destination and potential risks and concerns
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insect precautions
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food and water safety
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rabies
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altitude health
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prescriptions for important medications, such as for malaria or an antibiotic for traveler's diarrhea
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Some may think the pre-travel consultation is unnecessary and that one can gain this information online through various resources.
While it is true that there are resources online which provide country-specific travel information (see our Links page for examples), we can clarify potentially overwhelming and confusing information and construct a clear, understandable plan that works for you. To that point, the pre-travel consult is a vital part of our travel medicine services.