Am I at risk and need to consult a travel medicine specialist?

This short quiz will help you decide if you need to consult a travel medicine specialist. 

Part One:  Find the general location of your destination in the "Risk Guide." 
Each set of regions has a risk level associated with it.  
That risk level is a number 1, 2, or 3.  Start your score with that number.

Risk Guide

Risk Level 1 - (Low Risk): United States, Canada, Scandinavia, Western Europe (Excluding Spain and Portugal), Japan, Australia, New Zealand
Risk Level 2 - (Moderate Risk): Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Eastern Europe, Russia
Risk Level 3 - (High Risk): Other parts of Central and South America, Africa (excluding South Africa), Middle East, India and Southern Asia, Indonesia and Pacific Islands
 
Part Two:  Answer the following questions.  Score a "1" for each YES.  Score a "0" for each NO.  Add any points to your score from Part One above.

1.  Do you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, heart or pulmonary disease, stomach disorder, etc?
2.  Are you pregnant or experiencing a medical condition which is currently unstable?
3.  Will you be staying in rural accommodations and/or eating local foods in a moderate to high-risk area?
4.  Will you be traveling "off the beaten path," camping, or taking part in adventure activities in a moderate to high-risk area?
5.  Will you be staying for more than one month in a moderate to high-risk area?

Results

If Your Score Is 3 Or More: Please set up an appointment with a Global Health Services, Inc. Travel Medicine Nurse to help you prepare for your trip.  If possible, set up an appointment one or two months in advance of your departure date to allow for adequate time for all immunizations.

If Your Score Is 2: Meet with your regular health-care provider before you leave.
If Your Score Is 1: Practice sensible health and safety precautions while traveling.

If you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us at 513-777-8111.