Travel Clinic

For general information on travel safety and what vaccinations are required to travel to a specific country, Click Here for this information directly from the Centers For Disease Control.

To Schedule an appointment only contact Sandra Nieves, RN at (440) 323-6778 or e-mail her at travel@elyriahealth.com.

 Once an appointment is scheduled, we provide you with:

1. Immunizations for travel diseases
2. Education to avoid discomfort and disease
3. Documentation of immunizations
4. Helpful answers to your questions

Travel Safely, Travel Healthy

Personal Health is often overlooked during the rush to get ready for travel. Our bodies must adjust to new time schedules, new foods, and a new environment. This is why we offer a travel clinic, to help you prepare for travel.

The 2 most important tips for travel safety:

1. Food and Water Safety

1. Use canned, bottled, or carbonated beverages.
2. Steaming hot beverages, beer, and wine are generally safe. Avoid ice cubes.
3. Avoid brushing teeth with tap water or swallowing water during showers.
4. Avoid shellfish, some fish, unpasteurized milk & dairy, and raw meats.
5. Avoid freshwater swimming, bathing, or wading.

1. Keep skin covered with clothing; avoid outdoors at dusk.
2. Use flying insect spray in unscreened living and sleeping areas at night.
3. Soak or spray clothing in PERMETHRIN (insect repellent) if in high mosquito areas.

Hints for "Happy Trails"

Jet lag

1. Stimulate blood circulation with light exercise; stretch your arms and legs on the airplane.
2. Avoid drinking coffee or alcohol on long trips.
3. Even if it's your normal bedtime when you arrive at your destination, don't go to sleep if it's daylight there.
4. Stay outdoors in the sunshine and walk around.
5. Eat a large meal when you arrive at your destination.

Motion Sickness

1. Eat a light meal before travel.
2. Munch on soda crackers to help soothe stomach.
3. Focus on something stable in the distance to reduce your feeling of movement.
4. Stay busy and think pleasant thoughts :-)

Foot swelling

1. Wear comfortable shoes.
2. Avoid sitting in the airplane with your legs crossed.
3. Wiggle your toes, rotate your ankles, and bend your knees frequently.

Ear pain

1. Chewing gum may help to reduce pain in older children and adults.
2. If your ears become plugged, hold your nostrils and blow gently.

Tips for Children

1. For infants and toddlers, sucking on a bottle or pacifier may help reduce ear pain.
2. Be sure to give children plenty of fluids on the plane to prevent dehydration.