Before you book that flight, pack your bags, or print your boarding pass, there’s one more thing savvy travelers are doing: a pre‑travel virtual health check-in.
Whether you’re heading to the mountains, the beach, or abroad, a quick telehealth visit can help prevent your vacation from being interrupted by unexpected illness, missing medications, or preventable issues.
At Vacation Medicine, we make it easy to stay ahead of health concerns—so your trip can be about memories, not medical mishaps.
What Is a Pre‑Travel Virtual Consult?
A pre‑travel virtual check-in is a short, secure video visit with a licensed medical provider to make sure you’re ready for travel—especially if you have a chronic condition, are visiting a new climate, or just want to be proactive.
It’s like packing peace of mind in your carry-on.
Who Should Consider a Travel Health Visit?
A quick check-in is a smart idea for:
- Anyone on chronic medications (thyroid, blood pressure, asthma, etc.)
- People with a history of UTIs, migraines, or allergies
- Travelers going to new climates or elevations (mountains, tropics, deserts)
- Families traveling with children or elderly parents
- Frequent flyers who want a standing prescription or sick plan just in case
- Anyone who just wants to stay ahead of preventable issues
What Happens During a Pre‑Travel Visit?
Your provider will walk through:
- Your travel destination — climate, altitude, potential exposures
- Current health history — meds, allergies, past issues while traveling
- Vaccination status — tetanus, flu, COVID, travel-specific shots if needed
- Preventive needs — meds for nausea, altitude, UTIs, motion sickness
- Emergency plan — what to do if something does happen while away
It’s a 15–20 minute visit, completely virtual, and can often be done the same day you book it.
Real Example: Avoiding Vacation-Ending Issues
Meet Rachel. She was heading to Costa Rica with her family. Last year, she had a UTI on vacation that turned into a fever and ER visit. This time, she booked a pre-travel consult with Vacation Medicine.
We reviewed her history, sent a standby antibiotic to her pharmacy, and gave her travel-specific advice for hydration, diet, and prevention.
She didn’t need the prescription—but she had peace of mind the whole trip.
Travel Health Tips From Our Providers
- Pack a copy of your medications and provider contact info
- Hydrate early before long flights or high altitudes
- Know the closest pharmacy near your hotel or Airbnb
- Check your refill status if you’re gone more than 7 days
- Use telehealth for backup if anything flares up while away
And of course — keep VacationMedicine.com bookmarked just in case.
Why Pre‑Travel Planning Saves More Than Time
A 15-minute visit could:
- Prevent a $200+ urgent care visit on vacation
- Avoid missed flights or disrupted itineraries
- Help you manage stress, meds, or symptoms proactively
- Make sure your trip isn’t interrupted by forgotten details
Best of all? You can do it from your couch.
Ready to Schedule?
Whether you’re traveling this weekend or planning ahead, a pre‑travel virtual visit with Vacation Medicine is one of the smartest moves you can make.
Fast. Easy. Built for travelers.
Vacation Medicine was established by Dr. Erik Petersen and Dr. Will Carlson, board-certified emergency physicians. Our mission is to make high-quality, convenient care accessible without the stress, wait times, and high costs of traditional emergency rooms.