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Kennewick:
8am to noon
1pm to 5pm
Monday-Friday
Pasco:
8am to noon
1pm to 5pm
Monday-Friday
Prosser Office NEW HOURS!
Immunizations: Tuesday and Thursday; 9am to Noon and 1pm to 5pm.
Environmental Health: Monday and Thursday; 9am to 10:30am.
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Vaccinations and Health Information
Health Officer: Larry Jecha, MD
International Travel Nurse Consultant: Jerry Tyler, BSN, RN
Benton-Franklin Health District 7102 w Okanogan pl Kennewick Wa 99336
(509) 460 4255 E-mail: jerryt@bfhd.wa.gov
Are you planning a trip
out of the country?The Benton-Franklin Health District International Travel Clinic provides services that will enhance your travel experience.
We will provide
· Preventative health counseling · Current information for every Country on your itinerary · Vaccination requirements/ recommendations · Disease risk/prevention · Information on road safety · Medical/clinic availability at your destination · Consulate locations and phone numbers · Security precautions · Prescriptions for the prevention of Malaria and Travelers Diarrhea
HOURSEvery Tuesday and Thursday by Appointment
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For an appointment call (509) 460 4200 |
To ensure a safe and healthy trip:
· Consult your Physician, prior to travel, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition. · Check on your medical insurance coverage; not all companies cover international travel. · Receive vaccinations in a timely manner, especially if you are planning an extended trip. Don't wait until the last minute or you may not get the protection you need. · Bring records of prior vaccinations when coming for your "Travel Clinic" appointment.
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Vaccinations may be recommended or required for travel to:
· Eastern Europe · Asia · Mexico · Parts of the Caribbean · Central America · South America · Middle East · African Continent · India · Nepal |
Travel Information Resources:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/travel/travel.html
Shoreland, Inc. www.tripprep.com
International Society of Travel Medicine (I.S.T.M.) www.astmh.org
The U.S. State Department www.travel.state.gov
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