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  • Immunization Information for International Travelers
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  • Mosquitoborne Diseases
  • Measles (Rubeola)

International Health & Travel

  • International Travel Home
  • About Us
  • Community Engagement and Outreach
  • Guidance for Travelers
  • Materials and Resources
  • For Health Professionals

Related Topics

  • Immunization Information for International Travelers
  • International Travel Health Clinics Serving Minnesota Residents
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Mosquitoborne Diseases
  • Measles (Rubeola)
Contact Info
International Health Program | Infectious Disease Equity and Engagement Unit
651-201-5414
health.idee@state.mn.us

Contact Info

International Health Program | Infectious Disease Equity and Engagement Unit
651-201-5414
health.idee@state.mn.us

Resources for Health Professionals
International Health & Travel

Primary care providers are often the sole source of health information for travelers, especially for travelers visiting friends and relatives (VFR travelers). They are at increased risk of preventable health conditions acquired during travel and following return. These resources aim to assist primary care providers in providing basic and essential travelers’ preventative health care to their patients. Here you will find helpful tools, tips, open access travelers’ health educational materials, and other resources. 

Flowchart: Travelers’ Health in the Primary Care SettingFlowchart: Travelers’ Health in the Primary Care Setting (PDF)
Decision tree on providing care to patients traveling internationally.
Malaria Prophylaxis for the Primary Care ProviderMalaria Prophylaxis for Primary Care Providers (PDF)
Fact sheet on prescribing malaria medication for patients traveling to areas with malaria. Includes information for pregnant people and children. 
Malaria Prevention & Prophylaxis in ChildrenMalaria Prevention & Prophylaxis for Children (PDF)
One-pager on prevention recommendations and prescribing considerations for children. 
Are Your Patients Travel-Ready?Are Your Patients Travel-Ready? (PDF)
8.5x11 poster available to download and print.
Keep Travel In MindKeep Travel In Mind (PDF)
8.5x11 poster available to download and print.

Community and patient facing educational resources  

Access posters and flyers that can be printed out for your patients about affordable medications, travel planning, and mores specific infectious disease information. Resources are available in multiple languages at Materials and Resources: International Travel & Infectious Disease.

General travel-related information

  • Heading Home Healthy: For the Traveler
    Contains personalized and condensed information about pre-travel care for your patients and their specific needs. Access tailored educational videos on travel medicine-related topics and important clinical updates.
  • CDC Traveler’s Health: Clinician Resources
    Comprehensive overview of travelers' health for clinicians.
  • CDC Publications on Demand
    Order FREE CDC Travelers' Health print materials. Type travel into the "Keyword or PubID" search. Resources available for general travel, Zika, food and drink safety, and road safety.
  • Immigrant Health Matters
    Scenario-based information vignette on preparing the immigrant who is traveling home for a visit.
  • HealthMap.org
    HealthMap.org is an internet-based global infectious disease intelligence system.

Infection control resources

Infection prevention precautions should be based on symptoms as per usual protocols.

  • Infection Prevention and Control
    Guidelines and information for preventing and controlling infectious disease transmission.
  • High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Toolbox for Frontline Health Care Facilities
    Screening guidance and other resources from MDH to help facilities effectively identify, isolate, and inform others of a suspected HCID.

Continuing education

  • UMN Continuing Education: Clinical Tropical Medicine & Online Global Health Curriculum
    The Clinical Tropical Medicine & Online Global Health Curriculum is made up of seven courses. You can register for the entire curriculum or for one or more individual courses. Content is updated regularly and each course includes recorded lectures, downloadable presentation slides, pre- and post-tests, knowledge quizzes, plus optional bonus materials and case studies.
  • CDC Traveler’s Health: Training Courses
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Last Updated: 05/14/2025

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