Wesley Chapel Travel Clinic

Cholera is a bacterial infection found in food or water sources contaminated with feces (poop). Over 600 million people throughout the globe are at risk of contracting cholera. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne virus found throughout Asia, travelers who are staying in regions with JE for an extended period of time should be vaccinated against the illness. Rabies (pre- and post-exposure) is a virus transmitted by infected animals. Some developing countries see rabies spread by strays and even domestic animals. The virus is almost always fatal once symptoms are present. Typhoid spreads through contaminated food or water, typhoid fever is an acute illness infecting about 21.5 million people worldwide.

Getting a yellow fever vaccine is crucial before traveling to regions with a risk of the disease. Yellow fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness, can be extremely dangerous. Being vaccinated safeguards you and contributes to community health.

Visiting a travel clinic knowledgeable about yellow fever, like Passport Health, is a must. We can also recommend other necessary immunizations and medications for your journey. All Passport Health clinics are authorized yellow fever vaccine centers. Each can issue a yellow card, which serves as proof of vaccination. This document is required by some countries for entry.

Travel clinics provide the convenience of administering all needed vaccinations in one appointment. Passport Health ensures yellow fever and other key travel vaccines are readily available for your visit.

Diarrhea can occur anywhere, at home or abroad. Our clinic offers a variety of products/ medications to help prevent and or treat travelers’ diarrhea. Options can be discussed with the travel nurse during your consultation.

Hepatitis A is usually spread through contaminated food or water, Hepatitis A is a virus affecting the liver. Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection with potentially severe symptoms. If it becomes chronic, it can lead to lifelong illness. Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Those at highest risk are babies, adults and those with weakened immune systems. The best prevention is through vaccination. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) protects against all three viruses. The CDC and other health organizations recommend children receive two doses. Adults should make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) are common in many parts of the world. Outbreaks can occur in developed countries like the United States or Canada.