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WHAT'S NEW

Health Advisory: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
If you are sick with flu-like symptoms and don't know the best thing to do, please read for guidance. Additional resources about H1N1 flu and what you can do to stay healthy are included.
New Post-travel Clinic Announced
Beginning July 2009, Hall Health will offer a specialty clinic designed for persons with recent travel who are ill and concerned about having a non-urgent travel-related illness.
State Department Launches Students Abroad Website
The U.S. State Department has launched Students Abroad, a Web site designed to offer college-age Americans a one-stop reference for international travel.
Especially for Students
Learn about the many valuable health services you are eligible for as a student at UW.

SAF

Travel Clinic: Services

Hall Health’s Travel Clinic is an internationally-recognized travel resource for adults and children traveling outside of North America. Our services are available to UW students as well as the general public. Our services include:

pre-travel counseling,
immunizations,
health advice,
post-travel health screening, and
full care and treatment of illnesses.

Pre-travel Consultations

Pre-travel consultations are available by appointment. To better serve your needs, you will be asked to

complete a questionnaire regarding travel plans, and
to bring in a complete list of all your previous immunizations.

Because several weeks may be required to complete a needed vaccine series, we recommend the initial appointment be held at least 6 weeks before departure. Please telephone for an appointment two weeks before that. When this is not possible, we will strive to meet your travel health needs as completely as time permits.

The pre-travel consultation includes:

Country-by-country analysis of your itinerary, anticipated activities, and review of previous immunizations to develop an individualized plan.
Advice on malaria prophylaxis and needed prescriptions.
Information and prescriptions for medications to help prevent or treat illnesses while traveling. The Pharmacy at Hall Health is available for filling travel medicine prescriptions.
Written materials and general health hints for travelers on topics such as diarrhea, rabies, and other diseases.
International Certificate of Vaccination as approved by the World Health Organization.
Administration of your planned vaccines on the day of your consultation or as scheduled.
A pleasant and caring environment that promotes patient confidence.

The consultation fee does not include:

Immunizations
Injection fees
Lab tests

Medications
Post-travel illness screening

Available Immunizations

Hepatitis B
HPV (Human Papilloma Vaccine)
Influenza
Japanese Encephalitis
Measles–Mumps–Rubella
Meningococcal meningitis
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Polio

Rabies
Skin test for Tuberculosis
Tetanus–Diphtheria–Pertussis
Twinrix (Hep A&B combined)
Typhoid Fever
Varicella Hepatitis A
Yellow Fever
Zostavax (shingles)

Available Lab Tests

Antibody level blood tests, also known as titers, are available. These measure immunity against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

Post-travel Medical Care

Despite the best planning and preventative measures, accidents and illnesses can occur while traveling. Hall Health Primary Care Center offers excellent post-travel medical care. Call for an appointment upon your return if you experience any illness during your trip or shortly thereafter.