Travel Health Companion Pre-travel counseling is an important part of preparing for a safe and healthy trip. During a traveler's first visit to the ITMC clinic, our travel medicine physicians will provide a complete review of appropriate medical advice and precautions. This highly interactive and personalized consultation will be further supplemented with the Travel Health Companion. The Travel Health Companion contains written advice on all major topics of interest to foreign travelers. Included in this 76-page guide is information on the following topics: Evaluating your health care needs Vaccines and immunizations General health and safety concerns Water precautions Food precautions Illnesses from food and water Protecting yourself from insects Illnesses from insects Physical contact Special medical concerns After you return Documentation checklist Medical kit checklist Useful foreign phrases