Travel 411: Medical Information For International Vacations

Thinking of planning an international trip?

Many people book international trips without knowing what the medical requirements and recommendations are for their itinerary. They may be surprised to learn what is entailed in preparing for that trip and the cost of travel medications and vaccines. A member of the Aspetuck Health District will discuss malaria and altitude sickness prevention, travel vaccinations, food and beverage precautions, medical evacuation insurance, as well as special considerations for children and older adults. African Safaris, Machu Picchu trek routes, the Bolivian Salt Flats, biking through Asia or visiting an Elephant Sanctuary- are popular vacations, so come to learn and daydream about your next big trip!

Vanessa Hurta, DNP, APRN, FPCNA is the Director of Clinical Services at the Aspetuck Health District. She holds a Certificate in Travel Health™ and is a Family Nurse Practitioner. Vanessa has practiced in primary care, lipidology, and obesity care. She was born in the Dominican Republic to adventurous parents and her favorite trip abroad was her first trip to Haiti with a group of nursing students from Philips School of Nursing at Mt. Sinai in NYC, where she taught undergraduate nursing.

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