Travel Medicine

The services you will need depend on where you’re traveling to. During your appointment, your doctor will discuss the following:

• How to avoid jet lag, motion or altitude sickness, and other conditions
• Specific health concerns in the area you’re traveling to
• How to prevent infections
• How to manage a chronic condition while you travel
• Transporting medications safely
• Planning ahead for an illness or injury

Vaccines help your body’s immune system fight certain illnesses. Depending on where you’re traveling to, your doctor may recommend vaccines for:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Japanese encephalitis
• Meningococcal infection
• Typhoid fever
• Yellow fever

To protect your health when visiting a foreign country:

• Wash your hands often
• Get enough sleep
• Eat a healthy diet
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol
• Wear a seatbelt and protective gear when needed
• Use bug spray and sunscreen when needed

Food & Water Safety

To prevent foodborne illnesses or gastrointestinal discomfort, follow your doctor’s dietary recommendations. Depending on where you're traveling to, your doctor may recommend choosing:

• Bottled or disinfected water
• Fully cooked foods that are served hot
• Fruits and vegetables you have peeled or washed in clean water
• Pasteurized dairy products and hard-cooked eggs

After you’re back in the United States, see a travel medicine doctor right away if you have symptoms of an infectious disease. We may recommend vaccinations for conditions like rabies or tetanus.