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Pre-Travel Medical Preparation of Business and Occupational Travelers
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Jan 2016
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 2015; 58(1):76-82.
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Methods:
De-identified data from 18 Global TravEpiNet clinics from January 2009 to December 2012 were analyzed.
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Of 23,534 travelers, 61% were non-occupational and 39% occupational. Business travelers were more likely to be men, had short times to departure and shorter trip durations, and commonly refused influenza, meningococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines. Most business travelers indicated that employers suggested the pre-travel health consultation, whereas non-occupational travelers sought consultations because of travel health concerns.
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Sub-groups of occupational travelers have characteristic profiles, with business travelers being particularly distinct. Employers play a role in encouraging business travelers to seek pre-travel consultations. Such consultations, even if scheduled immediately before travel, can identify vaccination gaps and increase coverage.
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Pubmed ID:26479857
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4697958
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Volume:58
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Issue:1
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