International Travel and Adoption

Our Infectious Disease specialists provide international health consultations for families traveling abroad, including destination-specific travel precautions, immunizations, and prophylactic medications. We also provide comprehensive care for children adopted internationally, including counseling for families in the adoption process and a comprehensive evaluation of the child upon return to the Austin area.

International Travel Clinic Services:

• Customized, destination-specific travel health consultations for the entire family
• All international travel immunizations including:
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Immune Globulin
  • Influenza
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella
  • Meningococcus
  • Pertussis
  • Pneumococcal
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Rabies
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria
  • Typhoid (oral or injectable)
  • Yellow Fever (state certified)
  • Varicella
• Area-specific disease prevention and malaria prophylaxis
• Food and water precautions
• Travel Safety & Security Updates
• Consultations for travelers with special medical needs
• Post-travel follow-up to complete vaccinations

International Adoption Services:

Pre-Adoption Services:

• Review of medical records, photos, and videotapes to counsel the adopting parents regarding their child's potential health needs.
• Pre-travel counseling including vaccinations and prescriptions for all family members.
• Available by phone and email while abroad.

Post-Adoption Services:

• A complete physical and developmental examination of child upon arrival to the Austin area.
• Complete laboratory evaluation for underlying infectious diseases and illnesses seen in internationally adopted children.
• Dietary assessment and counseling for the family specific to their child's needs.
• Immediate vaccinations as needed.
• Referral to a primary care physician in the Austin area after the initial assessment.
• Referral to additional pediatric specialists, if needed.
• Social work services available, if needed.

For details regarding international travel consultations or pre- and post-adoption consultations please contact:

Sarah B. Casey RN, CPNP
(512) 628-1820
scasey@sfcaustin.com