Department of Medicine

Division of Geographic Medicine

The Division of Geographic Medicine, a part of the Center for Vaccine Development, is internationally recognized as a leader in the development and testing of vaccines. The division maintains a Travelers' Clinic that provides comprehensive health care for children and adults who are about to leave on a brief or extended trip overseas.

Patient Conditions

Patients who need immunizations prior to travel
Victims of malaria, typhoid or other exotic diseases
Patients suffering from diarrhea or parasitic infections after travel

Comprehensive Evaluations

Evaluation of fever, diarrhea or other acquired diseases
Examination for parasites

Specialized Treatments

Immunizations
Diarrhea prophylaxis and treatment
Malaria chemoprophylaxis
Information about where to seek medical advice while abroad
Education about disease risks and preventions

Special Program

Travelers' Clinic provides comprehensive health care for children and adults traveling in tropical and subtropical countries.

This page was last updated on: December 13, 2007.

For more information, call the University Physicians Consultation and Referral Service at 1-800-492-5538 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians). If you prefer, you may call the division directly at 410-328-5196.