Passport Health is Seeing Relief Workers for Japanese Tsunami

I know you have all seen the footage, but its hard to stop watching the amazing and frightening power of mother nature when the tsunami hits land, destroying everything in its path. Here at Passport Health we have begun to see relief crews who are on their way to aid in the efforts in Japan.

If you are planning to travel to Japan, make sure you are vaccinated. You will want to be up to date on Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (tdap), Hepatitis A & B, Flu and Pneumonia.  It is still early spring and was actually snowing in japan on the day the tsunami hit, so be sure to prepare for cold temperatures.  Food, water and sanitation issues are wide spread so bringing portable water purifiers, diarrhea treatment & prevention kits and first aid kits is highly recommended.

Our thoughts are with all of those effected by the devastation in Japan and our hearts go out to all those who are sacrificing of themselves to help.

THANK YOU!

Earthquake Devastates Haiti

I interrupt the regularly scheduled posting about NZ to post a very important message about the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday.

Volunteers traveling to Haiti to help with relief efforts need to use extreme caution to avoid disease and injury. Watch out for food and water borne-illness (such as Typhoid, Hep A) and be sure that you are up to date on all adult immunizations, especially Tetanus, as you will be encountering hazardous conditions with clean up of the island. Passport Health has all the above immunizations in stock and a Travel Medicine Specialist will review your health history to determine if you need any additional immunizations.

We also have supplies that can help you in your efforts, such as: First Aid Kit, Wound Care Kit, Foam Hand Sanitizer, Antiseptic Towelettes, Ceralyte (for Dehydration) and several choices for water purification.

Passport Health is reaching out to all volunteer and relief organizations and is offering extended ours throughout their national network of clinics. Call your nearest Passport Health Location today and we will work with your schedule to get you in to our office as soon as possible. Have a whole group going to help? We will come to you! Passport Health will also come on-site for departing volunteer groups.

Passport Health supports your efforts for helping the victims and families of this horrible tragedy.

Passport Health works closely with Doctors without Borders and has received word that at least 2 of their clinics in Haiti have been destroyed. Please help support their efforts by donating directly to them. 100% of your donation goes directly to the Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund.

DONATE NOW! to Doctors Without Borders!