The world’s a big place. But it’s also small. It’s so easy today to go anywhere, be anywhere. For work and for fun. And maybe because it is so easy to go anywhere, we often forget to take the precautions to help us stay healthy. We want you to go well and go safely.
Maybe you don’t have immunity, or you’re in an area with health hazards, like Zika, but what you need to remember is how easy it is to get in contact with these hazards, just like it’s so easy to get to these new places. They can disrupt your trip, and sometimes it’s easy to bring some of these health issues home with you.
We recommend a travel medicine appointments at least four to six weeks prior to a planned trip, particularly if you are traveling internationally. Your visit may include:
Particularly if you’ve traveled internationally, it’s a good idea to schedule a post-travel medical evaluation at our Practice for any residual concerns about something unwanted coming home with you. We will get you back on track.