Passport Health of Sarasota-Bradenton

08/15/2022

One mosquito-borne disease less talked about is the Chikungunya virus. Although it may not be as well-known in certain parts of the world, it does impact certain continents including Africa, India,…

05/11/2022

Typhoid can be a deadly disease best prevented through vaccination. But, if you do contract it, some foods can help you recovery more easily than others.

12/30/2020

07/04/2020

We can do your COVID testing and declarations in a timely manor for your next trip.

A guide for those looking to get out.

04/07/2020

Go to your Physician with an exact finding of what is going on. We are now offering a key respiratory screening tool to help decrease the risk of adverse effects from COVID and improve treatment protocols for physicians. This panel tests for 47 different pathogens to let your doctor know exactly what you have. And your results are presented to you in 36 hours.

https://www.passporthealthusa.com/locations/fl/sarasota/comprehensive-respiratory-screening-with-covid/

12/17/2019

Polio vaccine may be required in some countries if you are coming from a country with outbreaks. If you are unsure of your vaccine history, a one-time booster as an adult is recommended.

The WHO found the virus was linked to one found in the Philippines

10/23/2019

Should you get a flu shot? With flu season coming up fast, take a look at the vaccine's ingredients that could keep you from coming down sick this year.

04/15/2019

Recent deaths on the East coast of Florida from Hepatitis A have been confirmed. This easily transmittable disease is preventable.
http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2019/04/041219-hepatitis-a.pr.html

Press Release

03/25/2019

Mosquito-Borne diseases are one of the major vectors of transmission affecting travelers to international destinations. Luckily, many of the diseases are preventable with vaccines or prophylaxis.

Various factors are spreading diseases to new areas where they never lived before. And with those new mosquito populations, so come the diseases that they carry. As the insects reach areas of Europe…

03/25/2019

Helpful travel information.

Before a big foreign trip, we often visit the doctor for the needed vaccines in a new area, but what about your own prescription medication? That medicine is also key to your personal health and…

01/17/2019

The Centers for Disease Control says “exposure to rabid dogs is still the cause of over 90 percent of human exposures to rabies and of over 99 percent of human deaths worldwide.” Rabies is still a major concern globally, especially in Asia and Africa were 95% of worldwide Rabies deaths occur.

Locals in North America often don't have to consider the risk of rabies. Vaccinations have eradicated the virus in most areas. But, when one Virginia woman traveled to India for a yoga retreat, she…

01/17/2019

Flu season has hit a bit later this year. It's not too late to get your shot. Here is another possible perk to the flu shot.

Come flu season, nearly every person gets the vaccine only hoping to defend against a dangerous virus. For those at risk of heart failure, there may be an unintended benefit in the flu shot. A recent…

11/07/2018

Great News! We have Shingrix in stock at our Sarasota, North Port and Bradenton locations.

https://www.passporthealthusa.com/locations/fl/sarasota/shingrix-shingles-vaccine/

Passport Health Sarasota/Bradenton can provide the Shringrix shingles vaccine in the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Port Charlotte locations. Learn more about Shingrix and the Shingles disease.

10/24/2018

This is a great reference for international travel visas.
https://www.businessinsider.com/visa-policy-american-passports-2018-10

Visa policies vary from country to country. Some countries require Americans to secure a visa in advance of their arrival, while others allow Americans to get a visa on arrival or don't require visas at all.

10/03/2018

Flu season is here.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/carolinekee/the-flu-shot-2018-questions-faq

All of your flu shot questions, answered.

10/02/2018

http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180930/sarasota-teacher-diagnosed-with-meningitis-faces-difficult-road-to-physical-financial-recovery

SARASOTA — Jan Wright used to be an active, 53-year-old gifted pianist and soprano who sang in her church choir every Sunday. The adventurous