Travel Information

External Resources for Travel Health Tips

BEFORE YOU LEAVE:

  • Allow plenty of time before your trip, 4-6 weeks, to have a pre-travel exam with a health care provider.
    • Talk about your trip; when you’ll be going, what cities you’ll be visiting and for how long.
    • Talk about you, your current health and your medical history.
    • Decide on specific vaccines and medicines to protect you during your trip.
    • Schedule how you will complete the recommended vaccines and medicines.
    • Discuss the other things you can do to keep yourself health while your travel.
  • Take enough prescription medication for the time you will be gone.
  • Extra glasses or contacts and equipment.
  • Check your health insurance for international travel or out of network coverage.