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Travel Medicine

Travel medicine is an evolving, ever-changing, multidisciplinary specialty that requires expertise on a multitude of travel-related illnesses, as well as expertise on the global epidemiology of infectious and noninfectious health risks, health regulations and immunization requirements in various countries. We have expertice in advising travelers with varying and complex health conditions as well as the treatment of contracted infections while abroad.

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Travel Medicine

Pre-Travel Consultation & Vaccination

Prepare for health concerns that might arise with travel by understanding risks and methods for prevention. We have first hand knowledge of many popular destinations. 

Post Travel Illness & Tropical Diseases

Most post-travel infections become apparent soon after travel, but incubation periods vary. Our team keeps up with changing problems throughout the world.

Vaccines for Travel

Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect yourself from severe disease abroad.

Pre-Travel Consultation

Prepare for health concerns that might arise with travel by understanding risks and methods for prevention.

Dengue Fever Prevention

Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Almost half of the world’s population, live in areas with a risk of dengue.

Malaria Treatment/Prevention

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito. These parasites infect human red blood cells producing illness.

Chikungunya Prevention

Chikungunya is found worldwide, particularly in Africa, Asia, and India. It is transmited via infected mosquitos.

Zika Virus Prevention

Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects.

Coronaviruses

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause cold-like illnesses in people. People have become most familiar with SARS COV2, the cause of the recent pandemic. Other important coronavirus include SARS and MERS.

Ebola Virus

Ebola Is a rare virus that causes severe bleeding, organ failure, and can lead to death. Outbreaks have occurred most often in sub saharan Africa but can be a risk for international travelers.

Travel Medicine Resources

These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by ID Specialists in any manor.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Traveler's Health

CDC Travelers’ Health Branch provides health advice to international travelers, including advice about medications and vaccines.
Read CDC Traveler's Health

Travel Medicine: Helping Patients Prepare for Trips Abroad

Physicians can help their patients prepare for trips abroad by providing advice on ways to prevent or mitigate travel-related illnesses.

Read AAFP Information

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