INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Around 50 million Americans travel abroad each year. A travel health assessment is an important first step in preparing for international travel, as health risks may vary by destination, itinerary, and individual health status.

WHAT IS A HEALTH ASSESSMENT

The individual travel health assessment is designed to help identify possible travel risks and provide personalized recommendations for your trip. A travel nurse develops individualized education and guidance based on your health history and travel plans, which may include:

• Food, water, insect, and freshwater/seawater safety
• Prevention of travel-related infections, including traveler’s diarrhea
• Altitude illness prevention and jet lag management
• Current outbreaks, environmental hazards, and travel safety concerns
• Personal safety planning, including travel medical kits and evacuation considerations
• Special considerations for pregnancy or immunocompromised travelers

WHAT IS PROVIDED AT YOUR CONSULTATION

In addition to your travel health assessment, vaccines may be recommended and administered based on your destination. Medications may also be prescribed depending on your itinerary and activities.

Common travel-related prescriptions include:

• Malaria prevention and treatment
• Motion sickness
• Traveler’s diarrhea treatment
• Fungal infections
• Altitude sickness prevention and treatment
• Leptospirosis prevention or treatment
• Emergency anaphylaxis (e.g., epinephrine auto-injector)

ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

The University of Utah partners with our clinic to support travel medicine services for Southwest Utah residents. Their team provides support, training, medication and immunization protocols, and clinical chart review for our travel nurses.

Medical providers include:

• Dr. Jak Pupaibool
• Dr. Daniel Leung
• Theresa Sofarelli, PA-C

This partnership also supports follow-up care for patients seen in our clinic for international travel consultations.

POST-TRAVEL CARE

Follow-up care may be recommended based on your destination, length of travel, exposures, and symptoms. If you develop symptoms after returning from travel, such as fever above 101°F or persistent illness, you may be evaluated for travel-related conditions by infectious disease specialists.

For post-travel concerns, contact the University of Utah Travel Clinic at 801-581-2898.

WHAT TO BRING

• Valid/current photo identification
• Insurance card (if applicable) – refer to “Cost & Insurance” section below
• Payment for the Individual Health Assessment/Consultation fee and any out-of-pocket costs for vaccines
• Wear a short-sleeve shirt or clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm

INTAKE FORM

This form will be sent when your appointment is scheduled. Each traveler will need to complete a separate form prior to the visit so a personalized travel health assessment can be prepared.

• Name, date of birth, age, gender
• Contact and address information
• Emergency contact information
• Insurance information (if applicable)
• Medical history and recent vaccinations – refer to “Records & Access” section below
• Current medications
• Full itinerary (including all cities or locations you will be visiting)
• Travel plans (purpose of trip, activities, etc.)

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Please watch this 7-minute travel education video.