Travel medicine
Travel safely: Our expertise in travel and tropical medicine
Travel medicine deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses that can occur in connection with travel. This involves not only standard vaccinations but also a holistic approach: We analyze your personal health profile in relation to your destination, the local climate, and the prevalence of infections.
We offer you and your family personalized medical advice on health risks and preventative measures, especially for long-distance travel. As experts in tropical and travel medicine, you benefit from our many years of experience in preventative care as well as our own extensive travel experiences. Our goal is for you to enjoy your vacation without worry and return home healthy.
A particular focus of our practice is authorized yellow fever vaccination. Since this vaccination may only be administered by officially approved yellow fever vaccination centers, we are your qualified contact for travel to corresponding risk areas in Africa or South America. In addition to vaccination, we offer comprehensive advice on malaria prophylaxis, insect protection, and travel medicine kits.
It is important that you register well in advance of your departure. Generally, 4-6 weeks before your trip is advisable – but earlier is even better to ensure you have full vaccination coverage!
How much does a travel medicine consultation cost?
We calculate the cost of a travel medicine consultation transparently based on the German fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ). Depending on the time required and the complexity of your travel itinerary, the cost for this comprehensive consultation is generally around 40 to 50 euros. Please note that additional services such as vaccinations or travel certificates are billed separately according to the GOÄ.
What are typical travel-related illnesses?
Typical travel-related illnesses include gastrointestinal infections such as traveler's diarrhea, often caused by contaminated water or food. Insect-borne infections like malaria, dengue fever, and, in certain regions, yellow fever are also common, and we can provide targeted advice and vaccinations against these diseases. Climate-related stress, altitude sickness, and respiratory infections are also among the conditions we address, and we will comprehensively prepare you for these in our travel medicine consultation.
Our offer for you
Travel medical health advice
We offer advice and administration on all types of protective and travel vaccinations, including yellow fever vaccination, as well as immunity testing (monitoring vaccination success) through laboratory diagnostics. Vaccinations against dengue fever and chikungunya are also regularly available.
G35 examination
Preliminary examinations for volunteer services and aid projects, e.g., "weltwärts," in compliance with the recommendations of the G35 examination, including follow-up examinations after returning from the assignment. Extensive experience in examining young volunteers and their specific risks and needs.
Traveling during pregnancy
Pregnancy is not an illness, so travel and selected vaccinations are generally possible during pregnancy. Especially for long-distance trips to exotic countries, we recommend individual consultations with a focus on gynecology and travel medicine. Benefit from our comprehensive expertise.
Yellow fever vaccination center
We are a yellow fever vaccination center certified by the Darmstadt Regional Council according to WHO guidelines. Vaccination is strongly recommended or even mandatory for travel to affected areas.
Travel medical check-up
If you are planning to stay abroad for a longer period of time, an individual travel medical check-up can be useful and help reduce health risks.
High-altitude medicine
Altitude medical consultations and examinations for trekking tours and package tours in specific regions such as Peru, Kilimanjaro, and the Himalayas. Altitude sickness and sensible prophylactic measures.
Vector-borne diseases
Mainly in the tropics and subtropics, mosquitoes transmit various diseases such as Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria.
Diving medicine
A diving fitness examination is essential for recreational divers to minimize health risks and ensure that they are able to meet the physical demands of diving.
Back sick from vacation
We regularly conduct examinations after a stay abroad or in the tropics. Should you return from your trip ill, a physician is usually available to see you at short notice.
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