Unpacking the Backpack: Your Health Guide to Globetrotting with Harper Health

When it comes to travel, there's more to preparation than just packing your suitcase. At Harper Health, we believe in comprehensive concierge services, which includes assisting our Chicago-based patients with their travel health needs. Travel health involves considering the vaccines necessary for specific destinations and understanding precautions to keep you healthy while abroad.

The Importance of Vaccines for Safe Travel

Vaccinations are a crucial part of preparing for a trip, especially to regions facing specific health risks. They help protect travelers from severe diseases that are usually not a threat in their home country.

Before traveling, it's essential to know the required or recommended vaccines for your destination as your normal immunization schedule may not cover these. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides updated information of recommended vaccinations for different destinations which we at Harper Health can help you understand better.

Providing Essential Vaccines at Harper Health

Here at Harper Health, we offer a range of travel vaccines. Whether it's the Hepatitis A vaccine for travel to certain parts of Asia, Africa, or the Yellow Fever vaccine for regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America, we've got you covered.

Additionally, we offer comprehensive pre-travel consultations, discussing your planned travel itinerary, assessing your health status and recommending the necessary vaccines or medications. Moreover, we also provide personalized advice on avoiding other health risks associated with food, water, and local diseases based on your destination.

Beyond Travel Vaccinations

Even beyond vaccinations, there are numerous ways to protect your health while traveling. We guide our patients on healthy travel habits such as eating safely, drinking safe water, protecting against mosquitoes and other insects in areas with disease risks. At Harper Health, your health is our priority, both at home and abroad.

By choosing us for your health care and travel health needs, you can be assured of a personalized, caring approach to medicine. We believe in creating long-term relationships with our patients and in providing expert, accessible and convenient medical care to the community of Chicago. If you're planning a trip and are unsure about your health needs, don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you travel safely, and healthily.