Special Medical Concerns

PREGNANCY
Travel has become so commonplace that many women may find themselves traveling abroad during pregnancy. A pre-travel consultation for women who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant is the best method for minimizing the risk of international travel.

Expectant mothers may be more susceptible to disease and complications. We will advise you about what immunizations and medications are safe and what may be harmful for your unborn child. The use of medications during pregnancy is a complicated matter, and it is best to rely on the expertise of trained and experienced travel medicine professionals when planning travel while pregnant.

There are also some guidelines for air travel that expectant mothers should be aware of. Our clinical staff can provide you with all the information you need before you board the plane to enjoy the safest trip possible.

Our experienced staff has unique knowledge and expertise to provide counsel about the most secure way for you and your unborn baby to travel.

CHRONIC ILLNESS
Just because you are facing the challenge of a chronic illness does not mean that you need to avoid travel—even to more exotic locations.

Travelers with chronic illness should take special care, though, when traveling abroad—especially to developing countries. Existing conditions can be made worse during travel and individuals may be more susceptible to disease or infection. But there is much you can do to minimize the stress and risks of travel. A consultation based on your itinerary and appropriate immunizations before traveling is the best way to ensure for the safest possible trip.

Our expert clinical staff is prepared to educate you on the most effective methods to keep yourself healthy while traveling and what special precautions you may need to take. With the proper planning and education traveling can be made safer and more enjoyable for people with chronic illness.

HIV/COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM
For people traveling with a compromised immune system, the potential risk of travel takes on a greater urgency. The possibility of worsening existing conditions or contracting opportunistic infections is increased with travel, especially to the developing world.

Special care needs to be taken in your pre-travel planning because of your unique medical condition. Not all immunizations may be appropriate for you and you may require special consideration because of risks such as contracting traveler’s diarrhea.

For those with compromised immune systems, the value of a travel consultation with one of our highly trained travel clinicians cannot be overstated. Education on how to best protect yourself and getting the appropriate immunizations are an essential part of pre-travel planning to ensure the safest possible trip.

By consulting with one of our clinicians, you will be able to focus more on the purpose of your trip and worry less about the state of your health.