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Travel Medicine
What is Travel Medicine?
Travel Medicine is the medical field dedicated to the prevention, assessment, and management of health risks associated with travel, particularly to international destinations or regions with specific sanitary conditions.
This area of medicine operates before, during, and after travel, through personalised advice, administration of vaccines, prescription of preventive medication, and guidance on health precautions in different geographical, climatic, and epidemiological contexts.
At Cordeiro Saúde, Travel Medicine provides attentive and individualised care, taking into account the destination, duration of travel, type of activities, the traveller’s health status, and any pre-existing conditions. Whenever necessary, Travel Medicine also works in coordination with other specialties such as General and Family Medicine or Infectious Diseases.
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What we treat
Travel Medicine at Cordeiro Saúde provides care across several areas, including:
- Pre-Travel Consultation: comprehensive assessment of the traveller, itinerary analysis, and identification of destination-specific risks
- Traveller Vaccination: personalised advice and prescription of required and recommended vaccines according to the destination
- Prophylaxis and Preventive Medication: prescription of medication to prevent diseases such as malaria or gastrointestinal infections
- Travel Health Advice: guidance on food, water, hygiene, sun exposure, altitude, and jet lag
- Professional or Humanitarian Travel: support for frequent travellers, expatriates, or international missions
- Post-Travel Assessment: evaluation and diagnosis of symptoms or illnesses acquired during travel
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When to book an appointment
A Travel Medicine consultation should ideally be scheduled at least 4 to 8 weeks before departure, and in the following situations:
- International travel, especially to tropical or developing countries
- Need for specific vaccines (e.g. diphtheria, typhoid fever, measles, yellow fever, etc.) or international vaccination certificates
- Long-term travel or travel involving risk activities (e.g. work, volunteering)
- Travellers with chronic diseases, immunosuppression, or special medical needs
- Pregnancy or travelling with children
- Onset of symptoms after returning from travel (e.g. fever, persistent diarrhoea, skin changes, prolonged cough, or general malaise)
The travel consultation is essential for all travellers, particularly for pregnant women, children, older adults, and individuals with chronic conditions.
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Our Travel Medicine team
Meet the medical team ensuring safe and close patient care:
- Dr. Cristina Pinto Gago – Licence No. 56341, issued by the Ordem dos Médicos
- Dr. João Farto e Abreu – Licence No. 24704, issued by the Ordem dos Médicos
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Available clinics
The Travel Medicine specialty is available across several Cordeiro Saúde units:
- Clínica Baía de Cascais – Tel.: 219 236 382
- Clínica Parque do Estoril – Tel.: 219 236 381
Travel Medicine at Cordeiro Saúde
At Cordeiro Saúde, Travel Medicine focuses on prevention and proper preparation for each destination, helping to reduce risks and promote a safer travel experience.
Through personalised medical care, each consultation evaluates the traveller’s profile, itinerary, and specific health needs, ensuring effective advice and appropriate preventive measures.
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Frequently asked questions about Travel Medicine
When should I book a Travel Medicine consultation?
Ideally, the consultation should take place 4 to 8 weeks before travel, to allow sufficient time for vaccinations and preventive planning.
For which destinations is a travel consultation recommended?
In general, Travel Medicine consultations are recommended for destinations in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Is a travel consultation necessary even for short trips?
Yes. Even short trips may involve health risks, depending on the destination, planned activities, and the traveller’s health status.
What should I do if I develop symptoms after returning from a trip?
If symptoms occur after returning (e.g. fever, persistent diarrhoea, skin changes, prolonged cough, or general malaise), you should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible. It is essential to inform the doctor about the countries or regions visited, the duration of travel, activities undertaken, and the date of return, as some travel-related diseases may appear days or weeks later.
