We are committed to providing high quality, accessible primary health care, as well as selected specialty and public health services.
We are committed to providing high quality, accessible primary health care, as well as selected specialty and public health services.
During a typical pre-travel consultation, the following issues related to type of travel and destination are discussed.
Altitude Illness
We provide a comprehensive discussion of prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS). This includes a prescription for preventative medications, such as acetazolamide (diamox). We also discuss prevention and treatment of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
Blood clot prevention
Detailed discussion of methods to prevent blood clots due to travel.
Diarrhea
We provided advice about prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea. A prescription for antibiotics is provided for self treatment of diarrhea if needed.
Immunizations
Comprehensive review of immunizations needed for travel. See travel immunization section. This includes travel specific vaccines (yellow fever, typhoid) and general vaccine updates (Tetanus, influenza).
Insect Precautions
Detailed discussion of appropriate skin, clothing and mosquito net protection.
Jet Lag (sleep disturbance)
Discussion of prevention of jet lag, as well as prescriptions for self treatment at destination.
Malaria prophylaxis
We provided detailed information about appropriate medications for prevention of malaria. This is based on current information about resistance to malaria worldwide and current incidence data.
Medical Kit
A review of appropriate medical supplies for international travel.
Motion Sickness
Medications for prevention and treatment of motion sickness.
Water purification
Discussion of safe water sources, as well as methods for water purification.