Different travelers need different levels of consultations. At the International Travelers Clinic, we offer a range of different levels of consultations so that any traveler is able to choose the most appropriate type of consultation for his/her trip. Please review all the following types of consultation and description of services before making an appointment. Charges and the time we allocate for your visit depends upon your selected options. Except for options A & B you may combine other options. If you have difficulty selecting the appropriate option or options you may contact the office for more information. Please note that for medico-legal reasons, we are unable to give any specific advice regarding vaccinations or pre-travel recommendations by telephone or fax.
After you choose the option or options most appropriate for you, please call the office for information regarding charges and appointments.
It includes:
- Review of your previous immunizations and travel itinerary.
- Review of your medical history.
- Full discussion of the legally required immunizations (necessary for entry) and medically recommended immunizations (for your protection).
- Administration of vaccines after full discussion of possible side effects and drug interactions, and recording them on the International Certificate of Vaccinations.
- Information regarding food and beverage safety and prevention and treatment of travelers' diarrhea will be given, with the appropriate drug prescriptions.
- Prevention of insect-borne diseases with full instructions regarding the personal protection measures, appropriate insect repellent for the skin and insecticide spray for the clothing and for the sleeping quarters).
- Full malaria consultation as described under option E.
- Travelers Medical Kit will be discussed and appropriate medications prescribed.
- Special instruction regarding prevention and treatment of altitude sickness will be given with appropriate medications.
- Information regarding prevention and treatment of motion sickness and jetlag will be given. Special Instructions for travelers with kids, travelers with diabetes, pregnant travelers, and travelers with heart and lung disease.
- Health hints for women traveling abroad (printed material).
- International travelers final checklist.