Travel Medicine Consultation
University Health Services is excited to expand our clinical services to offer Travel Medicine Consultations. This service allows our clients to receive the necessary immunizations for most worldwide travel. We also offer referrals to the Shelby County Health Department for immunizations that we do not routinely keep in our clinic. In addition to immunizations, we educate our clients to take proactive steps to minimize risks of travel related illness or injuries.
Preparation for Travel
At UHS, each client receives:
- Travel health and safety counseling customized to his/her itinerary and style of travel
- General travel health and safety information for international travelers
- Recommended and required immunizations
- The official World Health Organization immunization record required for travel in many areas
- Information and prescriptions for medication to prevent and treat certain illnesses such as malaria and traveler's diarrhea
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Current information on jet lag or acute mountain sickness as appropriate to the itinerary
Health Insurance
Information regarding health insurance overseas and emergency care is necessary and can be obtained. Travel insurance can be arranged by telephone.
Vaccinations
University Health Services provides many vaccinations required for travel, as well as referral to the Memphis/Shelby County Health Dept. for other required immunizations, if needed.
Please Note: Some vaccinations may not be covered by your insurance plan. Please call Student Health Services for confirmation before scheduling an appointment.
Available vaccines include:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
- MMR(Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
- Polio (injectable)
- Meningitis
- Tetanus/Diphtheria
- Tdap
- Pneumonia
- Varicella
- Yellow fever vaccine
- Typhoid
- Cholera is not provided in the U.S.
- Tuberculosis screening is also available.
Post Travel Needs
Travelers may return to the U.S. with symptoms of travel related illness. Symptoms of illness including fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cough, and skin rash should return to the clinic for evaluation, treatment, or referral.