Carle Health’s travel clinic readies Illinois vacationers with key vaccines and meds

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCCU) — It’s officially summer vacation, which means many individuals and families will be leaving Illinois to travel across the country and even the globe.

For those who are traveling internationally, health officials want you to remember to get all the necessary vaccines and medication to stay healthy on your trip. Carle Health has a travel clinic where summer travelers can get everything done in one go.

We see people that are traveling internationally, to give them travel advice and make recommendations as far as travel vaccines and travel medications based on the area in which they will be traveling and the risks that are posed at those locations,” explained Angie Wise, an infectious disease R.N. at Carle Foundation Hospital.

It is recommended that you make your appointment 4 to 6 weeks before traveling as many vaccines or medications take several weeks to take effect.

To see what travel locations require vaccines or information to schedule an appointment click here.