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Travel healthy. Book early and go in prepared.
General guidance to help you make the most of your visit. Not a substitute for medical advice.
A travel medicine visit gets you the vaccines, medications, and advice you need for where you are going. Booking early matters, since some vaccines need weeks to work. Here is what to prepare, what to ask, and how to follow up.
Note your destinations, travel dates, and the kind of trip, since rural travel, altitude, and long stays change the advice. Try to book four to six weeks before you leave so there is time for any vaccines to take effect.
Bring your vaccination history, and list your current medications, allergies, and any conditions like pregnancy or a weakened immune system. Note any activities planned, like hiking, diving, or working with animals.
Expect your provider to review your itinerary and health history and recommend vaccines and medications for your trip. Share your notes early so nothing about your route or plans gets missed.
Take notes as the doctor talks, record the meeting (with their permission!) in myStoria, or add a quick voice note to myStoria as soon as possible afterward so that you are not relying on memory alone.
Before you leave the clinic, ask for copies of anything from the visit, like lab results, assessments, or referrals, and upload them to myStoria to keep your history complete. (If you aren't able to get copies, connect with Concierge and we can help you source them!)
Note which vaccines you received and any that need a second dose before you travel, and pick up any prescriptions early. Keep a copy of your vaccination record with your travel documents.
If you develop a fever, persistent diarrhea, or other symptoms during or after your trip, especially after travel to a malaria-risk area, seek care and mention where you have been.
myStoria keeps your vaccination history, medications, and questions in one place, so your visit starts prepared and your travel records are easy to find. Everything stays with you between trips, so the next visit builds on the last. When you want to talk something through, you can schedule a video consult in advance with a member of our team, several of whom are nurses.
This page offers general information to help you prepare for and follow up on your travel medicine appointment. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you develop a fever or feel unwell during or after travel, seek care promptly and mention your destinations. myStoria video consults are scheduled in advance.
