This is something we're talking about in my house right now while we plan for a big family trip this summer. Did you know that there is a UPMC Travel Health Program? Neither did I and I'm discovering that it could help keep my vacation plans from being derailed by illness.
Watch the video on this age to see my discussion with Dr. Bernard "Beej" Macatangay. He's a specialist dealing with infections diseases and internal medicine.
Dr. "Beej" Macatangay talks to Marty Griffin about UPMC's Travel Health Program.Get Marty
No matter where you're traveling around the world, UPMC has the resources to help you plan to protect your health. Whether you're a tourist, a student, or travelling for business, it's available to anyone.
"UPMC's Travel Health Program is part of the UPMC Center for Care of Infectious Diseases and offers adult travelers world-class preventive health care services tailored to your health status and destination" - UPMC.com
You can make an appointment with an expert at UPMC Travel Health through the UPMC Center for Care of Infectious Diseases by calling 412-647-7228.
About UPMC Center for Care of Infections Diseases
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The UPMC Center for Care of Infectious Diseases, has specialized units for treating different types of infectious diseases. This includes HIV/AIDS, infections from certain surgeries, and organ transplants as well as broader conditions like Lyme disease, C. difficile, bloodstream infections, and more.
To learn more or make an appointment, call 412-647-7228 or 1-877-788-7228.
