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Angela L Myers1, John C Christenson2
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|November 28, 2015
Summary
Pediatric travelers face health risks like malaria and infectious diarrhea abroad. Effective preparation includes preventive education, medications, and crucial travel vaccinations for children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric travel medicine
- Infectious disease prevention
- Global child health
Background:
- Children increasingly travel internationally to diverse global regions.
- These regions present risks for acquiring preventable diseases like malaria, dermatosis, and infectious diarrhea.
- Vaccine-preventable diseases are also endemic in many common travel destinations for families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the critical need for clinicians to effectively prepare pediatric travelers.
- To outline essential components for pre-travel preparation in children.
- To highlight the importance of travel vaccines in pediatric international health.
Main Methods:
- Review of disease risks associated with pediatric international travel.
- Analysis of preventive strategies including behavioral modification and pharmacotherapy.
- Assessment of the role of vaccination in mitigating travel-related illnesses.
Main Results:
- Many travel-related pediatric illnesses are preventable through specific interventions.
- Modifying high-risk behaviors and utilizing prophylactic medications are key preventive measures.
- Vaccinations are vital for preventing endemic diseases in pediatric travelers.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive pre-travel preparation is essential for pediatric international travelers.
- Key components include education, appropriate medications, and necessary vaccinations.
- Clinician familiarity with travel vaccines is imperative for ensuring child safety abroad.
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