Getting ready to take a trip? You may want to turn to a travel medicine specialist first.

Whether you’re traveling internationally for work or your honeymoon, the last thing on your mind might be taking a trip to the doctors’ office; however, depending on where you are traveling you may want to turn to our Burbank, CA, primary care doctor Dr. Lawrence Tran who specializes in travel medicine to help keep you safe and healthy while minimizing your risk for catching certain communicable diseases.

Why should I visit a travel medicine doctor?

If you are planning to travel abroad it’s always best to schedule a travel medicine consultation with our Burbank, North Hollywood, CA, medical team. Based on where you are traveling in the world, Dr. Tran and his team can quickly determine whether you require any vaccines or medications. Vaccines and medications are important as they offer the best tools to protect against certain dangerous viruses and infections including typhoid, yellow fever, and malaria.

The vaccines or medications you will need will vary based on where you are traveling. Check out the CDC map to learn more about which medications and vaccines are required for your destination, as well as travel notices regarding Covid-19. Remember, these notices and travel restrictions can change rapidly, based on rising Covid-19 rates, so it’s important to check back regularly until your travel date.

How soon should I book my travel medicine appointment?

It’s important that you get all vaccines at least a month before you get ready to travel to ensure that you are protected; however, if you have any last-minute questions or concerns, our travel medicine team can also provide you with any additional care and recommendations that you need to keep you healthy during your travels.

Especially with Covid-19, we understand that travelers may need to take additional precautions and may have questions about protecting themselves and their families, as well as regarding Covid-19 testing requirements both before and after travel. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and provide helpful advice to reduce your risk for exposure.

If you are getting ready to travel internationally, our travel medicine specialist Dr. Tran and his team here in Burbank, North Hollywood, CA, are here to answer your questions and keep you healthy. To schedule your evaluation, call us today at (818) 391-1028.