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Passport Health a national travel medicine and immunization service has been the preferred provider of travel medical and immunizations to colleges and universities across the country.

In addition to employees of multinational companies going abroad, there are also many college students who choose to embark on international travel through study abroad programs offered by their schools.

Study Abroad
If you or your child are planning to study abroad for a semester or a year, there is a considerable amount of planning that you will have to do. In addition to taking care of academic paperwork - such as ensuring that your credits can be transferred from one institution to the next and that you'll be able to register for the classes that you want to take - you should also gather health information about the country. In addition to informing yourself about the country where you will be studying, you should collect as much health information as possible about any other countries you may visit while you are abroad.
Depending on your health insurance plan, you may be able to purchase medication or see a doctor overseas. Many health insurance plans have a fairly restrictive network of international providers, however. If possible, you should receive necessary medical treatments prior to your international travel.

Visit also our Travel Medical Services page to learn more about preventative travel medicine, required and recommended vaccinations, and our customized approach to your travel immunizations.

International SOS Scholastic Traveler Membership gives students (and their parents) complete peace of mind when studying abroad, including worldwide emergency evacuation and repatriation. SOS combines services and information students can use to prepare for their trip and immediate help with any problem or emergency while abroad. The SOS Scholastic Programs are available to International students or scholars who are engaged in full-time educational activities outside their home country. For more information and to buy SOS Membership Click Here

Back-to-School Programs
In Miami, we offer on site immunization clinics for Meningitis (now recommended by the American College Health Association), Hepatitis B (mandatory for any allied health program) and flu clinics for the college community. We are also available to come on campus to brief faculty and students prior to international travel and study abroad programs. Because of our nationwide buying power, our vaccine prices are often well below the market.

Many colleges and universities have now taken a more proactive role in light of the current recommendation by the American College Health Association (ACHA) about meningitis vaccination. ACHA has recommended that all colleges provide information about the vaccine to students and parents as well as access to the vaccine for those students who wish to be vaccinated.

Meningitis Vaccine Promo Spring 2010 Click Here

Health Information for International Travel from the WHO and CDC

If you're planning to go abroad and do not want to take any chances, Passport Health Miami will provide you with all the health information that you need, as we obtain health information for international travel from respected organizations that include the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control. Furthermore, we'll tell you what medications are required for international travel to certain countries, and can also advise on past health trends in the country.

In addition to providing you with health information, Passport Health's medical professionals are also able to give you any vaccinations or medications that you might need. You'll also receive medical documentation that may be necessary, including vaccination records.

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For general health information - in English or Spanish - for specific destinations visit the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans.

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About Meningitis
Consider these statistics:

» Adolescents and young adults account for nearly 30 percent of all cases of meningitis in the United States. In addition, approximately 100 to 125 cases of meningococcal disease occur on college campuses each year, and five to 15 students will die as a result. Evidence shows approximately 70 to 80 percent of cases in the college age group are caused by serogroup C, Y, or W-135, which are potentially vaccine-preventable.
» College campuses have a greater risk of outbreaks than the general population, because of the prevalence of risk factors, such as concurrent upper respiratory infections, passive and active smoking, bar patronage, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Because disease rates begin to climb earlier in adolescence and peak between the ages of 15 and 20 years, the vaccine is also recommended for all adolescents 11 through 18 years of age.

The American College Health Association (ACHA) recommends all first-year students living in residence halls receive the meningococcal vaccine. The ACHA recommendations further state that other college students under 25 years of age may choose to receive meningococcal vaccination to reduce their risk for the disease.
A powerful educational video regarding the dangers of meningococcal disease and the importance of prevention is posted on National Meningitis Association's website. Click here to see the stories of meningococcal disease survivors and families affected by the disease.

Our custom service has enhanced institutional awareness and averted possible campus catastrophes. Just a couple of years ago, one of our affiliates was called into a university to vaccinate students after a star lacrosse player died when he contracted meningitis. The university, in an effort to quell negative press, vaccinated all concerned students at great expense to the institution.

We would be happy to furnish additional information, posters, flyers and letters to parents/students. Please call us at 305-642-9889 so that we can further discuss our services and how we might work together for the well-being of our community.
Meningitis Vaccine Promo Spring 2010 Click Here

Routine and Travel Immunizations offered At Passport Health Miami

Our Locations:

>> Anthrax
>> Hepatitis A
>> Hepatitis B
>> Twinrix (Combination Hep A & B)
>> Influenza
>> Japanese Encephalitis
>> Measles-Mumps-Rubella
>> Meningococcal
>> Pneumococcal
>> Poliomyelitis
>> PPD (with reading)
>> Rabies (pre and post-exposure)
>> Tetanus/Diphtheria
>> Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
>> Typhoid
>> Yellow Fever (State certified)
>> Varicella (Chickenpox)
>> Anti-Malarials

Life Style Vaccines:
>> HPV Infection / Cervical Cancer (Gardasil®)
>> Zoster Virus / Shingles (Zostavax®)

Two Locations in Greater Miami Area:

Main Office (Coral Gables - MIA):
     782 NW 42 Avenue (LeJeune Rd), Suite 629
     (Ocean Bank Building)
     Miami, FL - 33126

  Our main office is located a couple of blocks South of 836-Dolphin   Expressway, minutes away from Miami International Airport, Coral   Gables, Blue Lagoon, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove,   Downtown Miami, or Doral Duty Free area

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North Miami Office:
    1380 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Suite 142
    (Skylake 1380 Building)
    Miami, FL - 33179

  Serving the Northern part of Dade, the Beaches and welcoming   residents of Broward County. Located close to I-95, a very short drive   from Bal Harbor, Sunny Island, North Miami, North Miami Beach,   and Aventura.

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For both locations call 305-642-9889
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Phone: 305-642-9889 | Fax: 305-642-9707 | E-mail: info@passporthealthmiami.com
Toll-free: 1-888-499-PASS (7277) | www.PassportHealthMiami.com

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