For people planning international travel, Duke offers
immunizations as well as education and guidance about:
- Immunizations that are required or recommended
- Health and security issues for particular
destinations
- Caring for pre-existing conditions while traveling
If needed, Duke offers access to highly experienced
specialists in infectious disease and tropical/travel medicine.
A registered nurse with experience in foreign travel provides
the pre-travel services.
Immunizations
Duke offers counseling about immunization/chronic disease
interactions, and current information about required and
recommended immunizations for various destinations.
Health planning is offered for travelers
with pre-existing conditions such as cancer, diabetes, organ
transplants, and HIV.
Travel Education and Guidance
Topics covered during the travel consultation include health
and safety issues such as drinking water, sanitation,
insect-borne disease, driving conditions, and personal
security. This service offers destination-specific
information that is:
- Updated daily to keep abreast of ever-changing global
conditions
- Customized for individual journeys and itineraries
Post-Travel Illnesses
For travelers who experience post-travel illnesses, Duke
offers access to highly experienced physicians who are
board-certified in tropical and travel medicine.
Travelers who properly prepare medically before departure
and follow the recommendations of their travel provider rarely
develop illnesses related to travel.
However, illnesses may still occur in careful, experienced
travelers. These illnesses can be mild or life threatening,
acute or chronic, and can have a tremendous impact on the
traveler.
Symptoms may occur almost immediately after exposure or
remain dormant for months before the traveler realizes that he
or she is not well.
If you experience symptoms that you believe to be travel
related, Duke International Travel Clinic can arrange referrals
to highly experienced physicians who are board-certified in
tropical and travel medicine.
Several physicians at Duke are available with these unique
qualifications.
Referrals for Post-Travel Illnesses
Depending on your insurance plan, you may need to see your
primary care physician first, then request a referral before
scheduling an appointment. If you are a patient of our clinic
and have concerns about symptoms you are experiencing post
travel, call 919-416-DUKE (919-416-3853) or
toll-free 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853).
Registered Nurse
Physicians
Physicians offering this service include:
Locations
This service is available at:
