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"One
size does not fit all..."
We develop
your customized travel plan depending on your itinerary. We
suggest you make an appointment four to six weeks in advance
of your journey. Some destinations may require multiple vaccinations
staggered over several weeks.
Our
Center Provides Travelers:
- Pre-travel
examinations, counseling and education
- Immunizations
for travel anywhere in the world
- Medication
for the prevention of certain diseases
- Customized
travel health plan based on your specific medical needs
and your travel destination
- Post-travel
care if need
- Consultations,
immunizations and medical care for families adopting children
overeas.
Vaccines
Available at Our Centers:
- Cholera
- General
adult immunization booklets
- Hepatitis
A and B
- Japanese
Encephalitis
- Meningococcal
disease
- Typhoid
- Yellow
Fever
Travel Alert for Airline Passengers with Medical Conditions
In response
to the September 11 tragedy, the Federal Aviation Administration
has implemented increased security in all airports. One such
security measure will impact passengers who have diabetes
and use hypodermic syringes, lancets, and testing equipment.
As part
of your pre-travel planning, the USA Travelers' Health Center
is recommending that all passengers with diabetes (or patients
with any condition requiring medical supplies and equipment)
obtain a letter from their physician stating the medical need
to carry these devices before traveling. The Center
is also recommending that you have copies of prescriptions
of all medication you are currently taking.
If you
have any questions about this recommendation, feel free to
contact us at 251-660-5872.
For couples
who are adopting children overseas, the USA Travelers' Health
Center provides pre-adoption consultations for parents-to-be
on the specific health concerns and preventative health requirements.
Upon arrival in the United States, our Center also provides
medical evaluations and all necessary immunizations for children
who are entering the U.S. to live with their new family.
This service
for families adopting children overseas is unavailable anywhere
else in our region.
In addition,
the USA Travelers' Health Center provides travelers with accurate
and timely information about government regulations and the
necessary preventive measures for a healthy trip.
We accept
all major insurance providers, although many do not cover
the modest cost of immunizations and the professional help
we provide you to help ensure healthy travel. If you are unsure
about your coverage, feel free to contact us. We accept VISA,
MasterCard, or a personal check at the time of the visit.
The
Center is located at Knollwood Physicians Group, on Knollwood
Drive across from USA Knollwood Hospital. We have structured
our office hours to accommodate busy travelers. Our hours
are 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. each Thursday.
USA
Travelers' Health Center is designed to provide the overseas
traveler with a centralized office for pre-travel counseling
and education, immunizations for travel anywhere in the world,
medication for the prevention of certain diseases, customized
health plans and post-travel care if needed. We are committed
to providing the highest quality and most comprehensive travel
care.
To
schedule an appointment, please call us at: 334-660-5872.
Travelers' Health Center
http://www.southalabama.edu/travelershealth/
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