Pre-Travel Medical Preparation of Business and Occupational Travelers: An Analysis of the Global TravEpiNet Consortium, 2009 to 2012.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2016

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to understand more about pre-travel preparations and itineraries of business and occupational travelers.

METHODS: De-identified data from 18 Global TravEpiNet clinics from January 2009 to December 2012 were analyzed.

RESULTS: Of 23,534 travelers, 61% were non-occupational and 39% occupational. Business travelers were more likely to be men, had short times to departure and shorter trip durations, and commonly refused influenza, meningococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines. Most business travelers indicated that employers suggested the pre-travel health consultation, whereas non-occupational travelers sought consultations because of travel health concerns.

CONCLUSIONS: Sub-groups of occupational travelers have characteristic profiles, with business travelers being particularly distinct. Employers play a role in encouraging business travelers to seek pre-travel consultations. Such consultations, even if scheduled immediately before travel, can identify vaccination gaps and increase coverage.

Volume

58

Issue

1

First Page

76

Last Page

82

ISSN

1536-5948

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

26479857

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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