{"id":3098,"date":"2025-06-21T09:02:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T09:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/consultas\/traveler-consultation"},"modified":"2025-06-21T10:29:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T10:29:20","slug":"travel-consultation","status":"publish","type":"consultas","link":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/en\/consultations\/travel-consultation","title":{"rendered":"Travel Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"257\">What is the travel consultation and what is it for?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"257\">The travel consultation is a specialized medical appointment carried out before an international trip, designed to prepare travelers for potential health issues that may arise during their journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"360\">It is intended for everyone\u2014adults and children, whether healthy or living with chronic conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"555\">During the consultation, each traveler\u2019s individual risk is assessed in a personalized manner. Risk management may include vaccinations, prophylaxis, or other medications such as antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"716\">The consultation also serves a public health purpose by helping reduce the role international travelers may play in the global spread of infectious diseases.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1335\">Main objectives:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1335\">\u2022 In-person and personalized assessment<br data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\" \/>\u2022 On-site vaccine administration and prescription<br data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"835\" \/>\u2022 Prophylactic treatment recommendations<br data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\" \/>\u2022 Prescription of antibiotics and supportive treatment<br data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\" \/>\u2022 Water and food safety guidance to prevent traveler\u2019s diarrhea<br data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1001\" \/>\u2022 Insect repellents and protective measures<br data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1047\" \/>\u2022 Advice for travel involving altitude, diving, or animal exposure<br data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/>\u2022 Prevention of sexually transmitted infections<br data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\" \/>\u2022 Medical statement if necessary (e.g., for transporting medications within a country; contraindications for mandatory vaccines)<br data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\" \/>\u2022 Tips for a smoother and safer trip<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1590\">Who is it recommended for?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1590\">\u2022 Travelers to tropical, rural, or developing areas<br data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\" \/>\u2022 People with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems<br data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\" \/>\u2022 Pregnant women, children, or the elderly<br data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\" \/>\u2022 Travelers with extended or multi-destination itineraries<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1911\">When should you schedule a travel consultation?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1911\">A travel consultation should be done whenever the trip is to underdeveloped countries, tropical, or rural areas\u2014even for repeat destinations. Since outbreak information changes dynamically, recommendations may be updated, and a vaccine booster might be necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2097\">How far in advance should it be scheduled?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2097\">Ideally, the consultation should take place<strong> 4 to 6 weeks<\/strong> before the trip, but even a last-minute appointment can still be beneficial.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2408\">What to bring to the travel consultation:<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2408\">\u2022 Medical information \u2013 personal history (known conditions: hypertension, dyslipidemia\u2026)<br data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2238\" \/>\u2022 List of regular medications<br data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\" \/>\u2022 List of drug allergies<br data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\" \/>\u2022 Vaccination record<br data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2320\" \/>\u2022 International vaccination certificate<br data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2362\" \/>\u2022 Pregnancy booklet<br data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\" \/>\u2022 Child health booklet<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2478\">Price of Travel Consultation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2478\">The consultation costs \u20ac100.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2620\">Location<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2620\">You can have your travel consultation at X-Clinic:<br data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\" \/>Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, n\u00ba26 \u2013 Intermediate Floor, 1070-110 Lisbon<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2723\">Travel Consultation Hours<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2723\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The consultation takes place on Mondays, between 4:15 PM and 7:30 PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3079,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-3098","consultas","type-consultas","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/consultas\/3098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/consultas"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/consultas"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.xclinic.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}