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All students participating in a study away program are advised to schedule and receive a travel health consultation with Dick’s House medical staff or primary care physician at least one month before departure.
All students participating in a study away program are advised to schedule and receive a travel health consultation with Dick’s House medical staff or primary care physician at least one month before departure.
You may also want to create a health and well-being plan with your physician, counselor, coach, dean, or other wellness professional.
You may also want to create a health and well-being plan with your physician, counselor, coach, dean, or other wellness professional.
What is a Travel Consult?
What is a Travel Consult?
It is important to review your physical and mental health needs prior to traveling, therefore we highly recommend that every enrolled student schedules a free (for enrolled students) individual travel consultation with Dartmouth College Health Service (DCHS).
The travel consult is geared specifically for your trip. At your consultation, you will receive information specific to your program and your health profile and have an opportunity to obtain any necessary immunizations, diagnostic tests, and prescriptions for medications.
Scheduling a Travel Consult
Scheduling a Travel Consult
Travel consults are free for all enrolled students. If you are on a leave term or not enrolled during the term preceding your off-campus program, please plan accordingly.
Schedule your free, confidential Travel Consult today via your Banner page/Health Portal. There are limited spots available. Travel consult appointments are more difficult to secure late in the term, so plan early for optimal convenience and timing of immunizations.
It is also recommended you bring your travel itinerary so the staff can properly advise you on vaccinations.
Travel health visits will be provided via telehealth with subsequent in-office scheduling for vaccines.
Please call the appointment office at 603-646-9401 for questions.
Travel Consult Vaccinations
Travel Consult Vaccinations
If you are traveling to a destination where travel-related vaccines are required or recommended, Dick's House can administer most vaccines. Required vaccines typically take about 4 - 6 weeks to have optimal immunologic benefit. Many vaccines require booster doses, so even if you believe you are fully immunized we encourage you to verify your immunization status.
Please note although the travel consultation is free, certain vaccines may have an associated fee, especially for those not enrolled in the Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan (DSGHP), so please check with the staff if this is a concern.
It is important that you bring a record of your vaccinations and in some instances a vaccination certificate when you travel to your host country.
Recommended Immunizations for all Travelers:
Hepatitis A (Recommended for men who have sex with men)
Hepatitis B (Recommended for all health care workers; travelers with possible contact with contaminated needles--e.g., from acupuncture, tattooing, or injection drug use--or possible sexual contact with a new partner during the stay. )
Influenza
Polio
TDAP
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (if not immune by a history of chickenpox illness)
COVID-19 vaccine and booster
The CDC has a helpful checklist to review before travel which includes vaccines and tests to conduct before travel.
Research and discuss health and safety precautions with your family, doctor, etc.
Plan ahead but be flexible within a new context and when faced with new challenges.
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