After
routine travel for short amounts of time, a medical examination
is usually not necessary. However, in certain circumstances, it
is advisable to be seen by your physician. There is always the possibility
that a person who has been traveling has contracted an unusual disease
- some with symptoms that do not become evident until many months
following exposure (i.e., malaria). Consult your physician for more
information.
When traveling internationally one should
stay well informed of the occurrence of disease outbreaks and travel
warnings in your destination. The Centers for Disease Control issues
several types of notices for international travelers. These are
available on the Travelers Health home page on the CDC website at
www.cdc.gov/travel/
.
After
routine travel for short amounts of time, a medical examination
is usually not necessary. However, in certain circumstances, it
is advisable to be seen by your physician. There is always the possibility
that a person who has been traveling has contracted an unusual disease
- some with symptoms that do not become evident until many months
following exposure (i.e., malaria). Consult your physician for more
information.
