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International Travel Clinic
Update 03/05/09

Travel Alert - Some information to consider before traveling to Mexico.
Boynton's International Travel Clinic is an officially-designated travel immunization center of the University of Minnesota.

We provide travel consultations, immunizations, International Certificates of Vaccination, and other health-related travel information for members of the University and the general public.
 
What immunizations do I need for travel to other countries?
Much depends on your personal health history, immunization history, and the risk of illness in the areas you plan to visit.

Individuals who are spending time exclusively in developed countries, in resort areas of developing countries, or within the international hotel circuit may have less risk of illness.

Those who travel longer than one month, spend considerable time with local populations, or eat and sleep in rural areas may have increased risk.

There are many variables, and the variables are always changing. A Travel Consult appointment with the International Travel Clinic prior to any international travel is recommended.
 
Scheduling an Appointment
Start your immunizations early! Some immunizations are given in a series. Live vaccines must be given on the same day or separated by four weeks.

Make your Travel Consult appointment today! (612) 625-3222

Your Travel Consult will consist of meeting with a provider, obtaining immunizations from a nurse, and a post vaccine waiting period. The entire visit typically lasts an hour and a half.

Please come to your Travel Consult appointment well nourished and well hydrated, and wear clothing that will allow access to the upper arm.

We recommend calling your insurance company to learn where you should go for travel vaccinations, and to find out if you will need a referral. Prior to your appointment, obtain the record of any previous immunizations.

Please note: Pregnancy or the possibility of pregnancy contraindicates most vaccines. We recommend patients abstain from sexual intercourse or use two effective means of contraception for two weeks prior to immunization and for three months after some vaccines.
 
Travel Supplies

Check out the travel accessories available in Boynton’s pharmacy!

The Learning Abroad Center is another great resource to check out before you travel. They offer everything from travel advice to travel necessities like Rail passes, International ID’s, passport photos, adaptors, moneybelts, sleepsacks, and more.

 
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Under International Health Regulations, health officials of some countries are allowed to require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination as a condition of entry. You may be required to receive additional vaccines or testing for entry to a specific country. If you’ve been in a Yellow Fever endemic area in the past year, some countries require that you be vaccinated. Visit the World Health Organization website to view the list of countries.
 
Related Links
Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota
Travel Health Online
Travelers’ Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel.State.Gov, U.S. Department of State
World Health Organization
 
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