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Travel clinic.

The travel health clinic offers personalized health and travel advice tailored to your particular itinerary. You will meet with a nurse practitioner and registered nurse specializing in travel medicine. Our information is continually updated from agencies including the Centers for Disease Control , the  World Health Organization , and the  International Society for Travel Medicine .

The clinic includes:

• Personalized medical consultations
• All required and recommended immunizations
• International Certificates of Vaccination/The World Health Organization Card required for regions with yellow fever
• Expert advice and health tips
• Up-to-date country-specific handouts on travel-related medical issues and advisories

Start Early

For optimum service, we recommend you make your appointment  at least six to eight weeks  prior to your departure.

Cost of Travel Health Clinic Services

• For Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff, there is no charge for the medical travel consultation. There are charges for travel vaccinations since these are not covered under the Bowdoin health plan or most other insurances.
• For community members, there is a charge of $150.00 for the medical travel consultation. Travel vaccination fees are additional.

Appointments

•  Travel consultations are required prior to receiving any travel immunizations.

Be prepared for your appointment:

• Travel consultations are  required prior to receiving travel immunizations .
• Plan on appointments lasting 60 to 90 minutes, 45 minutes for the medical travel consultation and 15-30 minutes for vaccine administration.
• Complete the Travel Questionnaire .
• Provide immunization records at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. 
• There is much you can do to improve the quality of your travel experience and prevent unwanted illness and injury. To expedite the process, we encourage you to carefully read and consider our Travel Preparation information prior to your consultation.

Please call 725-3770 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment.

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I am a general internist with more than 20 years of experience caring for immigrants. Since 2009, I have practiced in the International Clinic at Maine Medical Center, providing supervision for internal medicine residents while caring for newly arriving refugees and asylum seekers. We additionally provide travel medicine consultation for people requiring immunizations, anti-malarial medication, and other travel-related medications and counseling. I feel grateful to provide care to such a wonderful cross-section of Maine people and new-Mainers.

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MMC Internal Medicine Clinic

• Phone: 207-662-2911
• Fax: 207-662-6006

Harbourside Family Practice 

60 Forest Falls Drive

Yarmouth, Maine

 04096

Phone: (207) 846-2229

Fax: (207) 560-9409

Travel Clinic

Our travel clinic provides a personalized consultation ranging from 45-90 minutes to discuss your health history, travel plans, and potential travel-related health risks and methods for prevention.

We will review your immunization records and administer vaccines required for safe travel, including but not limited to: Polio, Hepatitis A and B, Yellow Fever, and Tetanus vaccines. 

We will provide education and prescriptions for recommended antibiotics and/or oral vaccines, (i.e.Typhoid capsules) specific to your travel destination for prevention, self treatment, or both.

Contact the office for pricing information as travel medicine is considered elective and is typically not covered by insurance.

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Travel Medicine and International Health

Travel medicine and international health is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of health issues related to international travel and global health. It aims to promote the well-being of travelers by providing pre-travel consultations, vaccinations, prophylactic medications, and post-travel care for various travel-related illnesses and conditions.

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9 common questions about vaccines and travel

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Travel does more than just transport you to a different place. It can broaden your perspective, increase your happiness, give you a chance to try new things, boost your creativity and help you recharge. Even planning a trip can be an exciting task. The anticipation of mapping an itinerary and scheduling your must-see attractions can bring a lot of joy and happiness.

One of the most important tasks before taking a trip is to make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist. These health care professionals help keep travelers safe and happy before and after their journeys.

Here are answers to common questions about travel medicine:

1. who should make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist.

Anyone planning a trip overseas can benefit from seeing a travel medicine specialist. However, a travel clinic appointment is critical if you are traveling to underdeveloped or developing countries where there's a higher risk of contracting severe communicable illnesses while abroad. It is also important for patients with certain medical conditions that make their immune systems weaker and more vulnerable to infectious diseases.

2. What vaccinations do I need to travel overseas?

All travelers should be vaccinated against the flu and current with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

In addition, it's important to complete the adult vaccination schedule that includes vaccinations for:

• Chickenpox (varicella)
• Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)
• Pneumococcal
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

Additional vaccines may be recommended depending on your travel itinerary. For example, hepatitis A vaccination is recommended if you are traveling to Southeast Asia. During your appointment, we can discuss which vaccines are appropriate for your itinerary.

3. Are there travel destinations that have different vaccination recommendations?

Yes. Infectious diseases thrive in different climates. If you travel to a new climate, you may be exposed to diseases to which you don't have any immunity.

Some infections are more prevalent in tropical settings compared to temperate climates. For example, typhoid and hepatitis A are more common in Southeast Asia because these communicable diseases can be spread through contaminated water. Some areas of Africa and South America have a higher prevalence of yellow fever and malaria, which are mosquito-borne infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has good information online for travelers for each travel destination.

Recommended vaccines may include:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Japanese encephalitis
• Yellow fever

4. Can my primary care provider give me travel vaccinations?

It depends on your travel destinations and vaccine recommendations. I recommend starting the conversation with your primary care provider and reviewing the CDC recommendations .

If you have a complex itinerary with multiple countries or are traveling to Southeast Asia or Africa, it's better to make an appointment at the travel clinic. I also would recommend patients with organ transplants and immunocompromising conditions seek travel medicine consultation to reduce the risk of illness during travel. During that appointment, we will review your itinerary, provide necessary vaccinations and discuss ways to prevent mosquito-borne or tick-borne diseases.

5. How long before my trip should I go to the travel clinic?

Plan to have an appointment at least four weeks before you travel. Some vaccines require several weeks for immunity to develop, while others require more than one dose of vaccine for full protection.

If your trip is to an underdeveloped or developing country, you may need to schedule an appointment up to two months in advance to receive a complete set of immunizations. This gives your body time to produce the protective antibodies, so you are well protected when you land at your destination.

6. Can I only go to the travel clinic before I travel?

No. The Travel and Tropical Medicine Clinic is available before or after travel. The team can provide consultative services and treatment if you get sick after you return home.

7. I'm going to an all-inclusive resort. Will I have a lower risk of getting sick?

Maybe, but no traveler should take safety for granted. Even in an all-inclusive resort, knowing how food is prepared or the water supply quality is not possible. Mosquitos and other insects could still be a concern. It's important to take all necessary precautions and follow vaccination recommendations when you travel, regardless of your accommodations.

8. How do I lower my risk of malaria when traveling?

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. It's spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Prophylactic malaria medications are available and are started before the travel, continued during the stay and for a certain duration after returning home. A travel medicine specialist can review the risks and benefits of all prevention and treatment options.

9. How do I stay healthy while traveling?

Nothing can ruin a trip like illness. Make sure all your vaccinations and boosters are up to date, and get any new vaccinations recommended for your destinations.

Food and water safety is important while traveling. Only eat well-cooked food. Avoid eating from roadside stands and uncooked foods, like salad and raw vegetables. Drink bottled beverages only, including bottled water. This is especially important if you travel in resource-limited regions, such as Southeast Asia or Africa.

Hand hygiene is important at home and overseas. Wash your hands often using soap and hot water. Avoid crowded places, follow respiratory etiquette and consider optional masking. Mosquitos and bugs can transmit parasites and diseases, like yellow fever and malaria. Use mosquito repellents. Mosquito nets may be appropriate in some parts of the world, as well.

As you make travel plans, schedule an appointment with a travel medicine specialist to get the vaccinations and information you need to be healthy and safe on your journey.

Raj Palraj, M.D. , is a physician in Infectious Diseases and Travel and Tropical Medicine in La Crosse , Wisconsin.

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Our clinic - infectious disease care in the community.

The Gilman Clinic provides preventive care and treatment for patients with infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. Our team includes infectious disease and liver specialists, advanced care specialty nurses, social workers, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists and nutritionists. Together, we provide advanced infectious disease care, individualized treatment plans and personal attention to the complex needs of our patients.

We work closely with primary care providers and community service organizations across the region to coordinate patient support beyond infectious disease care. We assess each patient's complete medical situation and recommend preventive care, such as immunizations. We also provide access to clinical trials of new treatments options. Services include:

• Medicine education and management
• Mental health support
• Nutrition support and counseling
• Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) medication
• Integrated medication assisted therapy (IMAT)

Our Practice - Infectious disease care and travel medicine

Our Adult Infectious Diseases  practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases for adults. Our team includes specialty-trained and board-certified physicians. A primary care physician referral is required to schedule an appointment.

Travel medicine consultations are available for anyone planning, or returning from, travel in another country. Our board-certified tropical and infectious disease physicians are state-certified providers for yellow fever vaccine. They will review your itinerary and recommend appropriate vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, food and water precautions, and educational material.

An important part of preparing for travel is immunizations. Immunization decisions are based on individualized considerations, such as your general state of health, travel destination, planned activities, and length of stay. Some vaccinations require several doses, spaced weeks apart, to provide maximum protection. We recommend an appointment at least 6-8 weeks before your departure date. Some illnesses can emerge weeks after returning home. Please contact us if you experience symptoms after travel such as intestinal illness, fever or rash.

Your privacy is one of our highest priorities. Your care will remain completely confidential and is subject to state and federal confidentiality laws.

Commonly treated conditions include

• Cirrhosis  
• Hepatitis A  
• Hepatitis B 
• Hepatitis C
• Influenza | Flu
• Lyme Disease
• Sexually Transmitted Disease I STD
• Whooping Cough

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The Gilman Clinic is the only clinic of its kind in Maine. We offer on-site health care provider training and mentoring for a variety of health care disciplines, including:

• Physicians • Nurse Practitioners • Nurses • Pharmacists • Nutritionists • Social workers

Training is provided by experienced practitioners in the fields of infectious disease, gastroenterology, family medicine and behavioral health.

Each month we offer a virtual didactic and case review session to health center sites across the state of Maine. This allows health care providers from any location to work with experts in the field on a care plan for their patient. Learn more about Project ECHO.

The Gilman Clinic is also an active regional partner of the New England AIDS Education and Training Center, offering a variety of outreach educational activities related to HIV/AIDS, co-infection and prevention.

Contact the Practice

MMP - Adult Infectious Diseases 41 Donald B Dean Drive, Suite B South Portland, ME 04106 Phone:  207-661-7901

• Physicians can fax referrals to 207-661-7902
• Epic users can refer using AMB Referral Code: REF1094

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MMP - Gilman Clinic 48 Gilman ST Portland, ME 04102 Phone: 207-661-4400 Fax: 207-810-2363

• Epic users may refer using AMB code:  REF2750
• Non-Epic users may fax referral to:  207-810-2363

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Hampden native named Maine’s new chief medical examiner

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A Hampden native has been tapped to lead the Maine medical examiner’s office.

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that retired U.S. Air Force Col. Alice Briones will succeed Mark Flomenbaum as chief medical examiner.

Briones enlisted in the U.S. Army as a combat medic in 1990 and completed her basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in clinical laboratory medicine and was certified as a medical technologist at the University of Maine in Orono in 1994. Afterward, she became a biomedical sciences corps laboratory officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Briones went on to earn a doctorate of osteopathic medicine in 2005 from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in 2009 at University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, and a forensic pathology fellowship at the New Mexico medical examiner’s office in 2010.

“With experience leading the world’s only global medical examiner system, Dr. Briones is incredibly qualified to serve as Maine’s next Chief Medical Examiner,” Mills said in a statement. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Briones home to Maine and thank her for her service in this critical role.”

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, whose office oversees medical examiners, called Briones an “extremely talented candidate,” saying that she will “make an exceptional” chief medical examiner.

Briones joined the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System in 2010. She quickly rose through the ranks until becoming its director in 2020, the first woman to ever hold that role. As director, she oversaw a 300-person workforce providing the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies with forensic investigative services.

“I am looking forward to bringing my family back to Maine, giving back to Maine, and continuing the great forensic practices already established within the Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner,” Briones said in a statement.

Briones is taking over following the departure of Flomenbaum, who retired this year  after a decade serving as the state’s chief medical examiner. During his tenure, the Maine medical examiner’s office was recognized as one of the best in the nation, but he also had his credibility questioned  by a Connecticut judge and he was reprimanded for giving an inappropriate gift to a departing staffer.

Flomenbaum was nationally recognized for his work on 9/11, but he also was fired as Massachusetts’ chief medical examiner in 2007 after his office lost a body.

He was appointed  by Gov. Paul LePage. Flomenbaum in 2021 indicated he would not seek reappointment .

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