FORT WAYNE-ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 4813 New Haven Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803

(260) 449-7514 www.allencountyhealth.com

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FORT WAYNE-ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

4813 New Haven Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803

(260) 449-7514 www.allencountyhealth.com

Schedule an appointmentAs soon as you confirm your travel plans, schedule a visit to our Travel Clinic by calling (260) 449-7514. Ideally you should make your appointment at least 4-6 weeks before your departure date. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

LocationThe Medical Annex 4813 New Haven Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Phone: (260) 449-7514 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Are you traveling with a group? Please contact us to learn about arranging a group immunization appointment after-hours.

Be sure to bring...Current immunization record

Your travel itinerary

Prescription from primary care doctor if getting the Yellow Fever vaccine

Cash or credit/debit card for payment (No checks accepted)

Completed travel intake form which can be found at www.allencountyhealth.com under the “Travel Clinic”

About Our FeesYour skilled public health nurses will discuss the fees with you in detail. Prices for vaccines do vary and total cost will depend on what an individual needs. Charges are payable in full when services are rendered. We accept cash, debit or credit cards as payment. Travel vaccines are not always covered by insurance. However, a detailed receipt will be provided for the client to submit to their insurance should they wish to do so.

More Resources

www.allencountyhealth.com/divisions/travelclinic/Our Travel Clinic Web page will provide an overview of our clinic, including an educational video and an intake form for you to fill out prior to your visit.

www.cdc.gov/travelThis official site of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Section on Travelers’ Health provides an overview of the risks you may face as an international traveler.

Plan ahead. Call (260) 449-7514 today to make your appointment.

Travel ConsultationOur staff will review your itinerary, length of stay, and current travel conditions/ advisories for your destination. We will assess the potential health risks, the need for special vaccines, immunizations or medications, and the general medical and safety concerns for your specific itinerary. We offer up-to-date information on the immunizations and medications recommended for the part of the world you’ll be visiting, including alerts issued by government agencies such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

MedicationsIf you are traveling to one of the many tropical or subtropical countries where malaria is widespread, we will provide anti-malarial medication, education and recommendations on avoiding insect-borne illnesses. To prevent gastrointestinal disorders from ruining your trip, we offer education and advice on avoiding food-borne illnesses and may recommend anti-diarrhea medication.

VaccinationsWe offer routine as well as travel-related vaccinations, but your specific itinerary will determine the ones that you might require. As an official Yellow Fever Vaccine Center, we can administer the vaccine and provide required travel documentation for Yellow Fever vaccine and Meningitis, if needed.

Other vaccines that may be required or recommended, include routine flu vaccination, meningitis and hepatitis A and B. Depending upon the country, it may also be wise to be vaccinated against such diseases as typhoid. To stay healthy while traveling abroad, you will also need to be up-to-date on childhood vaccinations such as polio, varicella (chickenpox) measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) and tetanus/diptheria/pertussis (Tdap), as these illnesses are still thriving in some parts of the world, including the United States.

While most adults have no problems with receiving multiple vaccines at once, a doctor may advise against it for certain pregnant women, elderly travelers and immunocompromised clients. Our focus is always on your individual health and safety.

Tips for Personal Health and SafetyBased on your health history and travel plans, we may urge precautions with water and food, as well as careful attention to hygiene to ensure that you enjoy your trip. Protection against sexually transmitted diseases, which are commonly associated with travel, remains important wherever you go. Other precautions will depend upon destination, climate and activity.

Expert StaffOur staff specialize in foreign travel appointments and can give clients individualized information specific to their destinations, risks and medical status.

After Returning HomeWe offer post-trip TB skin testing. (12 weeks after you return) and vacinations to complete your dose series. Please also remember to finish your entire anti-malarial prescription.

Make us your first destinationWhether your ultimate destination is Cancun or Calcutta, it is a good idea to see a health care provider for any vaccinations, medications or health-related information you might need before you travel abroad. Traveling abroad increases your risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases that are still common in other parts of the world. If you are among the increasing number of people traveling to remote destinations or developing countries, your risk of exposure to exotic diseases is even higher.

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health’s comprehensive Travel Clinic can provide all the necessary vaccinations, medications and information you need for a successful and enjoyable trip. During a visit to our clinic, our nurses will review your travel itinerary and health history and make recommendations for vaccines or other medications based on the destination. They will also counsel you on how to stay healthy and what to do if you get sick. Let us provide you a little peace of mind. A visit to our Travel Clinic can help to minimize the health risks during your trip, whether you are traveling alone or touring with a group, for business or for pleasure. We can even provide post-trip TB skin testing for those returning with travel-related exposures.

Your passport to health During your visit, we will provide:

A customized travel consultation with a Public Health Nurse

Prescriptions needed for travel, such as anti-malarial medicines ( for clients ages 10 years and older)

Required/recommended vaccines

Tips for personal health and safety

Knowledgeable and friendly staff

Vaccines we provideWe offer the following required/recommended foreign travel vaccines which include:

Hepatitis A and B Flu (seasonal)

Polio Rabies (when available)

Meningitis Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (Tdap)

Pneumonia Varicella (Chickenpox)

Typhoid Fever Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)

Yellow Fever Japanese Encephalitis