This quiz will help you decide if you should see 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 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?

If Your Score Is 3 Or More: Consult a travel medicine specialist 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 vaccinations.

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.

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