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Be Wise—Immunize
It has been estimated that as many as 50% of travelers become
ill.
As
an employer, you need to assure the health of your employees
when they travel on company business. Employees who become
ill during a business trip are covered under workers compensation
insurance, which, along with occupation-related injuries,
is typically excluded from health plan coverage. Clearly,
the administration of preventive vaccines and medication
is the best way to keep costs down.
The
Travel Medicine Service of RWJUHH is a specialized clinic
where you and your employees can receive the necessary immunizations,
prescriptions and health education for traveling abroad.
In addition, the professional staff of the Occupational
Health Department can provide advice to the healthy traveler
addressing preventive measures to avoid illness during and
after your trip.
The clinic will also provide:
- Written advice and documentation, including the International Certificate of Vaccination
- Pre-travel assessment to determine health care needs
- Information on general health and safety concerns
Our computerized software system offers information on 229
countries with up-to-date counseling regarding the prevention
of travel related diseases such as yellow fever, diphtheria,
typhoid, malaria, hepatitis and diarrhea. It will also offer:
- Information about disease risks
- Necessary preventive vaccines and medications
- Detailed explanation of travel health issues, including food, water and insect precautions.
Plan ahead and let us take the guesswork out of traveling.
Receive a personalized portfolio on your travel destination,
including phone numbers of health care facilities for emergency
treatment. Let us help you and your employees stay healthy
during your next trip away from home. Call 609-584-6654 for an appointment.
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