Guidelines for Travel Immunizations Template

Travel consult:
Nurse consult reviewed
- Patient is attending a business conference abroad.
- Destinations: Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.
- Length of stay: Japan (1 week), South Korea (3 days), Thailand (2 weeks).
- Purpose of travel: Business and leisure.
Medical History:
- Previous medical conditions: Hypertension, appendectomy in 2015.
- Current medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, multivitamin.
- Known allergies: Penicillin.
Vaccinations:
- Up-to-date vaccinations: Influenza, Tetanus, Hepatitis B.
NaThNaC / vaccine recommendations relevant to patient
- Suggested vaccinations for travel: Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.
Malaria
- Malaria prevention advice for destinations: Malaria prophylaxis advised for Thailand.
- Discussed antimalarial options: Atovaquone-proguanil, Doxycycline, Mefloquine.
Yellow fever
- Detailed discussion on yellow fever vaccination risks, requirements, and recommendations. WHO UTD Country list reviewed (updated 3.1.23).
- Yellow fever vaccination advice: Not necessary for these destinations.
- Discussed vaccination risks including YF-AND and YF-AVD, including age-related increased risk. Discussed yellow fever infection risk and age-related increased risk. NaThNac YF checklist completed with patient.
Travel Advice:
- Food and water safety tips: Avoid tap water, drink bottled water, avoid raw foods.
- Insect-borne disease precautions: Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, use bed nets.
- Additional travel health advice: Ensure travel insurance covers medical emergencies, carry a first aid kit.
Plan:
- Recommended vaccines: Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.
- Prescribed travel medications: Atovaquone-proguanil for malaria prevention.
- Suggested over-the-counter medications: Antidiarrheal medication, antihistamines.
- Travel insurance: Advised to secure comprehensive coverage.
- Discussed mosquito avoidance, provided advice on mosquito repellent, rabies prevention/management, and malaria risk areas briefly.
- Discussed other health advice and advised to seek medical review as needed.
- Provided link to travel websites and guidance on where to find routine travel advice and monitor alerts/news.
Follow-Up:
- Follow-up appointment set for 1 week before departure to review vaccination status and offer any additional advice.