TRAVEL HEALTH

Although Falcon Health Center is not a travel clinic, we can provide basic services for those students who are planning on studying abroad or traveling outside of the United States.

Recommended immunizations vary depending on personal health history and travel destinations.

IMPORTANT: Travelers should schedule their appointment for immunizations as soon as the travel itself is scheduled. For some destinations, it can take as long as 5 months to complete all necessary vaccinations. Appointments are required, please call 419-372-2271 to schedule. There will be a consultation fee.

When making an appointment, please be ready to provide all information: destination, departure date and length of travel. In addition, the following information is required at the time of immunization appointment: a list of past immunizations along with a list of current medications, allergies and medical history.

VACCINES OFFERED

  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus Booster
  • Diptheria
  • Pertussis
  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Yellow fever
  • Meningitis
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
  • Influenza

We also provide:

  • Preventative medications for malaria and traveler’s diarrhea
  • Information about avoiding disease from food, water, and insects

HELPFUL LINKS

Please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for more travel information.

These web sites below are courtesy of Stuart R. Rose, MD, author of 2001 International Health Guide, 12th Edition.

Products for safe travel
www.travmed.com »
Safe travel requires not only health information, but often products, such as insect repellents to prevent malaria, a medical kit to treat an injury, or a water filter to prevent cholera or typhoid. Travel Medicine, Inc. carries over 300 products that will make your trip safer and more comfortable.

Passports made simple
www.travel.state.gov »
The Department of State has established this site to help people apply for passports. You can download printable passport applications, as well as find a list of where and how to apply. Can’t find your birth certificate? This site has a list of where to obtain certified birth certificates, and includes an application form for you.

Should you even go?
travel.state.gov »
The news stories about sudden civil unrest, surprise bombings, and disease outbreaks. Includes consular information sheets and travel warnings for every country in the world.

Health concerns answered by the expert
www.cdc.gov »
Before you go into the jungle or canoe your way down the Amazon, you should be alert to the health conditions of the area. The Centers for Disease Control has a web site listing all countries where cholera and yellow fever occur, and information on current disease outbreaks, vaccine recommendations, food and water precautions, and geographical health recommendations.

Embassy tip sheets
www.travel.state.gov »
Here you can learn about visas, emergency services, consulate office hours, and more. For instance, the Emergency Services section provides specific information on what you need to do if a theft occurs, if you are arrested, if you become ill, or even if you are in need of money.

Know your facts
www.odci.gov »
The CIA World Fact Book has information on climate, terrain, economy, transportation, population, natural resources, religion, government, holidays, and defense.

For information about Travel Health information, please contact us.

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Falcon Health Center is located next to the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) campus.

The Center serves the entire surrounding community as well as the BGSU faculty, staff and students. Falcon Health Center offers convenience care appointments with medical providers, immunizations, travel medicine, skin screenings, lab and radiology services, acupuncture, chiropractic care and physical therapy. For your convenience the Falcon Health Center offers a full-service pharmacy with drive through.