Work-related travel health for employees of the University of California (UC) involves a comprehensive set of policies and guidelines designed to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of faculty, staff, and students traveling on behalf of the university. Here are the key aspects of travel health related to the UC system:
- Risk Assessment and Approval:
- Travel Clinic appointment: https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu/services/travel.html
- Health Preparations:
- Medical Consultation: Travelers are encouraged to consult with healthcare providers or travel medicine specialists before departure. This includes vaccinations, medications, and advice on managing chronic conditions while traveling.
- Vaccinations: Based on the destination, travelers might need specific vaccinations (e.g., yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, etc.).
- Medications: Prescription and over-the-counter medications should be carried in their original containers along with copies of prescriptions. Travelers should also consider prophylactic medications for malaria or other region-specific diseases.
For Questions
Contact Cindy Delgado at cadelgad@ucsc.edu or 831-459-1787.