According to the World Health Organization, the following are some of the common health problems associated with travel to
developing countries:
- Traveler’s diarrhea, which is by far the most common risk and affects 20 to 50 percent of international travelers
- Enterotoxic E. coli diarrhea
- Malaria
- Acute febrile respiratory tract infections
- Hepatitis A
- Gonorrhea
- Animal bites with rabies risk
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid fever
- HIV infection
- Meningococcal disease
Learn more about Jefferson’s Travel Medicine Services, and be sure to read our list of helpful tips for travelers.
Making an appointment
Although it’s ideal to schedule your appointment six to eight weeks before your departure date, if you’re leaving sooner,
please don’t assume you cannot or should not seek care. Appointments for Travel Medicine Services are available on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. To schedule a consultation, please call 215-955-0860.
