Travel Services

The Travel Clinic provides both information about health risks of traveling abroad and vaccinations against various diseases that may be encountered in foreign countries. These services are available to students as well as university employees.

Vaccinations

Diseases such as yellow fever, typhoid fever and malaria, which are not typically acquired in the U.S., pose serious health consequences to persons traveling to foreign countries. Since health care in many foreign nations is less than adequate, becoming ill outside the U.S. not only makes your travel experience less than pleasant, but also places your health at greater risk. Many diseases can be effectively prevented if you receive appropriate vaccinations prior to travel.

Depending on your intended destination(s), various vaccines may be required for entry into a country or recommended by health-care providers for overall health safety. Because different diseases are more common in different parts of the world, vaccinations required or recommended will change depending on your travel plans. In addition, adequate immunization may require a series of shots over several weeks or months; therefore, foreign travel should be carefully planned so that all vaccinations can be administered and adequate time be given to confer immunity.

Travel Counseling

Counseling sessions are provided free of charge and typically last 30-45 minutes. These sessions include both verbal and written information regarding safe travel behaviors, vaccines that are recommended by the CDC and malaria-prevention advice. Vaccines and medications to prevent malaria may be purchased at the time of the visit, and the vaccines are administered by nursing personnel at the V.B. Harrison Health Center.

For more information regarding foreign travel and the vaccinations that may be required or recommended for your trip, please contact Michael L. Warren, Pharm.D. (662-915-6754; mwarren@olemiss.edu)

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