Generally, physicians and others who specialize in travel medicine are experts in infectious diseases.  Their expertise often includes knowledge of specific geographical locations and information about health conditions and disease outbreaks in different countries.

Travel medicine specialists know requirements for foreign countries related to vaccinations, health reports, availability of medications, and other healthcare treatments for diseases and disorders.

For people planning to travel out of the United States, particularly to the developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, it is extremely important to talk with a travel medicine specialist as far in advance of your trip as possible. Although the United States government provides the latest information for the health and safety of American travelers, it cannot replace having a personal relationship with a physician who is knowledgeable about the needs of people who travel abroad.

Explore these other pages for more detailed information:

• Planning To Travel
  • Air Travel
  • Cruise Ships
  • Routine Vaccination Recommendations
  • Special Vaccination Requirements
  • Traveler's Checklist
  • Traveler's First-Aid Kit

• Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad

• High Risk Diseases for Travelers

• Emerging Infectious Diseases

• Safety While Traveling Abroad

• Staying Healthy While You Travel

• Travel in Developing Countries: Health Problems

• Traveling With Special Needs

• What To Do If You Get Sick While Traveling

• After You Return

Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic 
at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago

At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, we offer comprehensive services for travelers of all ages, everything from immunizations before your trip to care after you return.

At our Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic, the international traveler benefits from the years of experience and expertise of our highly trained and well-traveled clinical staff.

For more information, visit the Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic home page.

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