Travel Health
More than 900 million international journeys are undertaken every year. Global travel on this scale exposes many people to a range of health risks. Many of these risks can be minimized by precautions taken before, during and after travel.
Important Things to Consider
Important things to consider when planning a trip abroad include:
- Are you aware of which types of immunizations you or those traveling with you may need?
- Do you have an illness such as Diabetes or HIV that may make you more likely to get an infection?
- Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
- Are you traveling with infants or children?
- Have you scheduled a visit to your doctor or clinic?
If you have questions about what immunizations you may need, ask your healthcare provider.
Local providers of travel immunizations include:
- Passport Health
- Wellness Mart
- Walgreens- Check website for vaccine availability. (https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/immunization-services-appointments.jsp)
- Safeway - Contact local Safeway pharmacy for information. (https://www.safeway.com/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/travel-health.html)
- UC Davis - (https://health.ucdavis.edu/internalmedicine/infectious/TravelersClinic/pdf/UCDavis-Health-Sacramento-Travelers-Clinic-Brochure.pdf)
- Sutter Health - (https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/primary/travel-medicine)
- Costco - Full Service Travel Medicine Consultation Program* | Costco
You may also input your travel destination and traveler information into the Center for Disease Control's Destination Portal to find out recommended precautions.
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