Travel medicine: Part 1–The basics

Abstract

International travels for tourism and business purposes continue to increase annually, while the global terrorism and the risk of lethal viral infections are currently real concerns. It is important that primary care physicians assess travel risk and adequately prepare the prospective traveler for trips. Appropriate vaccines should be administered and an emergency self‐kit recommended. Patient should be educated about safe travel habits and a posttravel follow‐up process established. Further, traveling healthcare professionals may be called upon to assist an ill patient at any time during their journey. In these 2‐part special articles, we provide a practical brief summary of up‐to‐date travel medicine basics for primary care physicians.

Travelers’, migrants’ and refugees’ health – individual, population and systemic aspects

“…Po zamachu na World Trade Center w Nowym Jorku (09.11.2001 r.) odnotowano okresowy spadek liczby podróżnych, ale później ich liczba sukcesywnie zwiększała się [9].W 2005 r. 800 mln osób wyjechało za granicę i od tej pory liczba ta rosła z roku na rok. Prognozy z 2014 r. wskazywały, że do 2030 r. roczna liczba osób wyjeżdżających za granicę swojego kraju osiągnie 1,8 mld [10].…”

Travel medicine – A comprehensive guide to safe world travel

“…A posttrip follow-up procedure should be created, and the patient should be informed about safe travel practices. [ 18 ] According to a 2008 study on the prevalence of health issues, while traveling to underdeveloped nations, traveler’s diarrhea affects 20%–60% of all visitors. [ 18 19 ] To evaluate and reduce travel-related hazards, consultations with immunocompromised individuals should start many months before departure.…”

“…[ 18 ] According to a 2008 study on the prevalence of health issues, while traveling to underdeveloped nations, traveler’s diarrhea affects 20%–60% of all visitors. [ 18 19 ] To evaluate and reduce travel-related hazards, consultations with immunocompromised individuals should start many months before departure. Improved pretravel counseling and treatments come from a systematic strategy that takes into consideration each patient’s particular immunocompromised status.…”