The Occupational Health Service Institute (OHSI)
Travelers Health & Immunization Service
A comprehensive
medical and immunization service for persons traveling abroad.
Mission
To medically prepare individuals prior to business, recreation, and study travel.
To assess individuals, who have returned from foreign travel with a travel
related illness.
Traveling
to foreign destinations can present health hazards. Those
hazards may be unique to the destination or common to most. An individual's
health history may also impact the risk of foreign travel. The University
of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health Travelers
Health and Immunization Service evaluates travelers, their destinations
and related issues to prepare them for foreign travel. The Service
also provides after-trip assessments and treatment recommendations
for those returning with travel-related exposures and/or illnesses.
Whether
traveling for business, recreation or academic enrichment, the Travelers
Service can provide the necessary health services for a successful
and enjoyable trip.
Services
- A
review of the individual's medical history to assess
specific risks related to foreign travel
- Advice
on safety and health risks at specific destinations based
on CDC (Center for Disease Control) and WHO (World Health
Organization) information
- Administration
of required immunizations (including Yellow Fever, where
applicable)
- Tips
on avoiding or mitigating common travel illnesses
- WHO
International Certificate of Vaccinations provided
- Preventive
medications and treatments
- Evaluation
of travelers returning with health issues related to
foreign travel
Immunizations
| Hepatitis
A |
Hepatitis
B |
Influenza |
| Measles |
MMR |
Meningococcal |
| Mumps |
Polio |
PPD |
| Rabies |
Rubella |
Tetanus/Diptheria |
| Typhoid |
Varicella |
Yellow
Fever |
Staff
The Travelers Health and Immunization Program is part of the clinical services
provided by teaching faculty of the Great Lakes Centers for Occupational
and Environmental Safety and Health of the University of Illinois School
of Public Health, a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. Our
physicians are board certified in Occupational Medicine and have between
five and 25 years experience in providing services in both public and private
sectors. In addition our group includes Industrial Hygienists and Occupational
Health nurses thereby allowing for a full range of occupational health
services.
Katherine
Duvall MD,MPH is the Director of the Travelers Health and Immunization
Program. She is board certified in Occupational Medicine and Assistant
Professor at the School of Public Health.
Publications
Travel
Clinic brochure (pdf file, 175KB)
Location
and appointments
Travelers Health and Immunization Program is located
in University Health Service
835 South Wolcott, Room E-144
Chicago, Illinois 60612
TO ALLOW FOR OPTIMAL VACCINE PROTECTION,
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT LEAST FOUR WEEKS PRIOR
TO TRAVEL. |
To
make an appointment, please call 312-996-7420 |
