The physician and staff of the St. Luke's Travel Clinic specialize in travel medicine and can help with:

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Appointments are required to see a health care professional at the St. Luke's Travel Clinic. Please call 484-526-6200  Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm to schedule an appointment. We recommend that you schedule your appointment 6 to 12 weeks in advance.

Bring the following to your appointment:

  • A copy of your travel itinerary
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  • A list of the names and doses of all medications you take

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Arriving early allows for ample time to check in with the Travel Clinic front desk and to complete any required paperwork.

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The Student health and Counseling travel team offers travel consultations, travel immunizations, and completion of travel-related forms. We also see patients for evaluation of illnesses related to travel and routine testing for an exposure that may have occurred during a trip. We offer group and individual travel consultations. Students can schedule individual appointments 2-4 weeks before departure by calling  215-746-WELL (9355).   Please bring a copy of your complete travel itinerary to your visit. Make sure to upload any travel vaccines you have received in the past to your Wellness Portal prior to your visit. We will also ask questions regarding any ongoing medical conditions and any current medications.  

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In most cases, you do not need a consultation for travel in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and Japan. The CDC Destination Tool can give you more information about your destination(s), including vaccine recommendations, food and water safety, insect and animal precautions, and safety concerns. CDC also has a helpful Before-You-Go Traveler’s Checklist .

Student Health and Counseling's travel staff can help determine if you need a travel consultation. Please call  215-746-WELL (9355) and press option 1 to speak to the medical team.

We recommend scheduling your travel consultation 2-4-weeks before your trip. This gives us enough time to have you fully vaccinated—especially for trips longer than 30 days. It also ensures that you will be able to have your travel appointment with us. Waiting until the last minute may make it difficult to be seen at Student Health and Counseling due to high demand for these appointments.

We can complete some of the many study abroad and visa forms. Penn Abroad uses an electronic health form that is sent to Penn students traveling with Penn Abroad. We will review the form and reach out to the student if we have any concerns. We can also complete  Penn Global health forms. Please bring a copy of the form with you to your travel consultation. A provider can also complete Wharton Leadership Ventures forms at your travel consultation, although many of these forms do not require you to be seen by a healthcare provider. Again, please bring the form with you to your appointment.

Outside study abroad agencies have their own forms. We can help with completion of these forms in most cases. Please call and ask to speak with a travel nurse for help scheduling, especially if your form requires a physical. Do not wait until the last minute to schedule. Depending on the time of year, we may not be able to schedule you on short notice. Please bring any outside forms with you to your appointment. We do not have access to study abroad forms at our office. Visa forms that require completion by a “civil surgeon” cannot be completed at our office. We are happy to help with other official forms, but you must bring the form with you to your appointment. 

Visit the CDC Destination Tool and type in your destination. You will see a list of recommended vaccines. Compare the recommendations to your own vaccine records that you may view through your Wellness Portal . We are happy to help if you are unsure about your vaccine history or the length of effectiveness of a particular vaccine. Please call  215-746-WELL (9355) and press option 1 to speak to the medical team.

Routine vaccines are scheduled vaccines given to everyone in the United States based on their age, health condition, or other risk factors. Many of these will fall under your university immunization requirements. A required vaccine is one that travelers must have in order to enter a country, based on that country’s regulations. Sometimes yellow fever, meningococcal, or polio vaccines may be required. Recommended vaccines for travel are those that we give to protect your health, even if not required for entry.

*Remember: Penn has immunization requirements for all full-time students. Before our team administers travel-related vaccines, you should be up-to-date with your University requirements. For information on how to upload your vaccine documentation, visit Wellness'  Immunization Requirements  page.

The Yellow Fever vaccine provides immunization against Yellow fever, a virus transmitted by mosquitos in parts of Africa and South/Central America. The vaccine is a live virus vaccine that has a proven record of safety and effectiveness. Because it is a live vaccine, it cannot be given to pregnant travelers or some travelers with immune system deficiencies such as cancer, HIV, age > 70, or medications that suppress the immune system. There is an increased risk of severe vaccine reaction in these patients. This vaccine cannot be given within 4 weeks of other live virus vaccines (MMR and varicella are the most common). This vaccine should be given 10 days or more before arrival at your destination. Proof of vaccination may be required at your destination (check the  CDC Destination Tool ). We will provide you with an International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination or “yellow card”. The vaccine and the yellow card are good for the rest of your life.

If you are on the Penn Student Health Insurance Plan (PSIP), your travel consult and vaccines are both covered. If you are a full-time, undergraduate student at Penn or a graduate student and have paid the Clinical Fee , there is no charge for the travel consultation, but you will have to pay for your vaccines. If you have outside insurance, you can submit the receipt to your insurer for possible reimbursement. Coverage for travel-related vaccines varies by insurance carrier. 

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Please bring your complete itinerary and any updated vaccine information. Knowing your exact destinations helps us tailor our recommendations to your itinerary. This may include malaria prophylaxis or prophylaxis for altitude sickness. 

In general, you can drink the tap water in the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and Japan. There are other countries where you can drink the tap water in major cities, but not rural areas (ie. South Africa). Drink bottled beverages if you are unsure (and make sure the seal is intact before drinking). You can check the CDC travelers’ destination page for information about the risk of traveler's diarrhea at your destination and other advice on food and water safety. 

Traveler's diarrhea is the most common and predictable travel-related illness. Eating street food, drinking tap water, using ice cubes, or eating uncooked foods like fruit and raw vegetables are common causes of traveler’s diarrhea. Don’t forget to wash your hands and watch what you eat and drink. A good rule of thumb: boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it. 

Self-care should include rehydration with fluids, including electrolyte replacement solutions (Gatorade powder packets). Eat bland easily digested foods, for example, the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, toast. You can bring loperamide (Imodium) or Pepto Bismol for self-treatment of diarrhea. These are both available over the counter (no prescription needed). Use caution with Imodium—it may cause constipation. Pepto Bismol may temporarily turn the tongue and stool black.

If you are traveling to a country with a moderate to high risk of traveler's diarrhea, you should consider bringing an antibiotic for self-treatment. This prescription will be provided at your travel consultation. 

Seek medical treatment if your symptoms last more than three days and do not resolve with self-care or antibiotics or if you develop a high fever (temp >101 F). Penn travelers can always call International SOS (ISOS) for assistance. International SOS is available 24/7 to provide medical or security consultation and referrals. ISOS will activate your insurance coverage if needed, using the contact information below: 

If traveling to a region with many mosquitoes/insects, the CDC recommends using an insect repellent product with DEET 25% or Picardin 20%. These products are effective for up to 10 hours after applying to exposed, intact skin. You can also use permethrin, a chemical insecticide, on clothing to help repel insects. Spray permethrin on clothing or gear (not skin) 48 hours before packing. Permethrin is available in camping stores and will remain effective for at least 2 weeks even if you wash the garment. Mosquito precautions can also help prevent diseases transmitted by ticks, sandflies, and other arthropods. Try your best to avoid bug bites.

If you are traveling to a malaria endemic area (view the  CDC malaria map ), you should sleep indoors. If there are mosquitos inside your accommodations, you should sleep under a bed net. There may also be a recommendation to take malaria prophylaxis depending on your specific geographical location within a country. The kind of anti-malarial medication prescribed will depend on your destination and health history. 

Animals bites are common in many parts of the world. Monkeys and stray cats and dogs are especially problematic. Practicing avoidance of animals is important. Some countries may have shortages of rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin necessitating evacuation for emergency treatment of an animal bite. Use caution around strays. Do not try to pet them and do not offer them food. If an animal bites you while traveling, wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water and call International S.O.S for assistance. Penn travelers can always call International SOS (ISOS) for assistance. International SOS is available 24/7 to provide medical or security consultation and referrals. ISOS will activate your insurance coverage if needed, using the contact information below: 

Do not wait until you return home. Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin must be administered promptly to prevent spread of the virus. 

We offer rabies pre-exposure vaccine to those traveling to remote locations or those planning to live overseas in high-risk areas. The pre-exposure series is two rabies vaccines given one week apart. This can buy some time after a bite and may prevent the need for evacuation. If bitten, you will still need to see a health care professional for two booster doses of vaccine, but you will not need immunoglobulin which is expensive and difficult to find. The best treatment for animal bites is avoidance.

Most people tolerate altitudes up to 8,000 feet. The risk of altitude sickness increases at elevations higher than 8,000 feet (approximately 2,500 meters). The most common form of altitude sickness we see is acute mountain sickness (AMS). The symptoms include headache, malaise, fatigue, and nausea and generally lasts for three days. The symptoms slowly improve as your body adjusts to the altitude. AMS can worsen into more severe forms of altitude sickness: high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). The risk of becoming ill at high altitude is higher if you are sleeping at high altitude. The risk is lower if you are just climbing to high altitude and then returning to a lower altitude to sleep. There is no way to predict who is at risk for altitude sickness, but if you have had problems in the past, chances are you might again. If you have been to high altitudes without problems, you will likely be okay at a similar altitude.

Ascend gradually, when possible. The biggest risk is a sudden change in altitude, such as flying from sea level to 13,000 feet as you do with travel to Cusco, Peru. Avoid alcohol until you have adjusted to the altitude. Avoid sedatives like sleeping pills. Do not over exert yourself until you have had time to adjust to the altitude. Stay hydrated. Consider taking a prescription medication (acetazolamide) that can help offset the effects of high altitude and help speed acclimatization. 

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) can occur with long flights—more commonly flights >8 hours. Certain risk factors put you more at risk: oral contraceptives, pregnancy, cancer, recent injury, smoking, and obesity. Symptoms include leg or ankle swelling, followed by pain in the leg (calf or thigh). Blood clots in the leg can become dislodged and travel to the lungs where they cause chest pain and shortness of breath. Try to avoid inactivity by taking walks around the airplane. You can also do foot/ankle movement exercises while sitting to keep the blood flowing. Keep your legs uncrossed while seated and wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing. Compression stockings can also decrease the risk and symptoms of DVT. 

Jet Lag is a temporary sleep problem that can affect anyone who quickly travels across multiple time zones. Symptoms usually last 24-48 hours and include fatigue, daytime drowsiness, nighttime restlessness, and headaches. Circadian rhythms gradually readjust to new time zones after a few days.

Before departure, try to shift your body clock. If traveling west, go to bed later than usual for a couple of days before departure. If traveling east, go to bed earlier than usual for a couple of days before departure. Drink fluids during and after your flight to prevent dehydration. Once you arrive to your destination, expose yourself to daylight by staying awake during daylight hours and sleeping when it is dark. Melatonin at bedtime may be helpful in resetting your sleep cycle. The recommended dose is 1-5 mg at bedtime. 

Yes, you are covered under the Penn Student Insurance Plan (PSIP) worldwide except for countries that have an economic or trade sanction issued by the United States. Coverage abroad is on a reimbursement basis and uses the in-network level of benefits. For more information, call PSIP On Call International - US  1-866-525-1956 or call collect if overseas 1-603-328-1956 .

University of Pennsylvania students and staff are encouraged to use the Penn International SOS travelers’ assistance policy for medical and security problems when traveling on Penn affiliated trips. You can call for injuries, illnesses, or non-medical emergencies using the contact information below: 

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  • Penn Student Insurance Plan (PSIP) On Call International: US  1-866-525-1956 or collect overseas  1-603-328-1956
  • Penn Student Insurance Plan (PSIP): 1-888-792-3862 is the contact number for vacation override for prescription medications needed with long term travel
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  • INCB International Narcotics Control Board website and/or the destination countries embassy page if traveling with medications, especially controlled substances:  https://www.incb.org/
  • Register Penn affiliated trips with Penn Global: https://global.upenn.edu/travel-guidance/register-your-trip
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  • Wellness at Penn's Student Health and Counseling can help you navigate international mental health resources while studying abroad. Call 215-746-WELL (9355) and press option 2 to speak with the counseling team. 
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Couples Sue Fertility Clinic, Alleging Women Were Implanted with Dead and Toxic Embryos (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview, Brooke Berger and her husband Bennett Hardy, along with eight other couples, allege Ovation Fertility contaminated their embryos

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Brooke Berger, 37, and her husband Bennett Hardy, 33, were excited to begin in vitro fertilization two years ago. They retrieved seven viable embryos from their doctor in Colorado and looked forward to starting a family with the help of modern medicine.

But IVF, an assisted reproductive technology that fertilizes eggs with sperm in the laboratory and places one or more embryos back into the womb, failed with their first five embryos. After the first of those inseminations, in the summer of 2022, Berger had an ectopic pregnancy and had her fallopian tube removed.

"It was devastating," she tells PEOPLE exclusively in a phone interview. "It means we were even more reliant on IVF, and it further reduced our odds of conceiving naturally."

But there will was still hope.

"We were happy we still had two more left, and thrilled to have the opportunity to keep going," she says.

After the couple moved to Orange County, Calif., in July last year, they had their remaining two frozen embryos shipped to their new doctor, who worked with Ovation Fertility, a national storage treatment and laboratory in Newport Beach, to begin the process again. 

Berger, an ecologist currently in a Ph.D program, spent nearly a month injecting medications and taking others orally to help stimulate the production of eggs and later fertilize them, even though she says it gave her nerve pain that she still suffers from today.

Her husband, a research scientist at a university in Orange County, says they hadn't given up hope. They decided to implant both embryos simultaneously to increase their chances by more than 50%.

"You get your hopes up when you hear something like that from a doctor," says Berger. But after the embryos were thawed and implanted on Jan. 25, 2024, the couple claim that a month later something horrific had happened to their only remaining embryos — and they are still seeking answers.

Berger and Hardy are one of the nine couples who filed a joint lawsuit on Tuesday, April 23, obtained by PEOPLE, against IVF provider Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, alleging its clinic destroyed their embryos. The filing claims that a lab embryologist wrongly used hydrogen peroxide (or some other caustic agent) instead of a sterile solution like distilled water in an incubator, causing the embryos to be "killed instantly." The complaint further alleges that the facility recklessly and wrongfully exposed the embryos to poison, then knowingly implanted "these dead embryos into the would-be mothers."

"It's been very difficult and has taken such a toll," says Berger, with her husband Hardy, and their attorneys Robert H. Marcereau and Michelle B. Hemesath, also on the line. "There was no chance at all. We found out that we went through all of this for nothing.  It was really heartbreaking." 

Hardy, her husband, adds, "We're going through this together, and we're trying to start a family together, but ultimately, it's Brooke who is sacrificing her body physically and mentally, and I can only do so much."

Hardy continues: "It's just so hard seeing her with these medications, and the pain, and the whole process, and then for it to be for nothing, in this case where it's not even our fault — it's devastating."

All nine couples claim the clinic used high-grade embryos that should have had a 75% or above chance of success from Jan. 18 to Jan. 30. But, according to the complaint, the odds were 0% because the clinic knowingly used nonviable embryos, and none of the women got pregnant.

"Ovation Fertility and its providers then implanted these dead embryos into their patient," the complaint reads. "Then commencing with an attempted cover-up that intensified the suffering of the nine California couples."

In an interview with PEOPLE, Marcereau, the attorney for the couples, says, "The story that came up more often and more consistently — at least three or four times with our clients — getting it secondhand from their doctors, was this notion that somehow hydrogen peroxide had been accidentally introduced into the incubator while the embryos were there, which hydrogen peroxide, it's basically like battery acid to those embryos."

"It's a very caustic substance, particularly if it's a higher percentage strength. And it was lethal to them. That's why there was a 100% mortality rate for these embryos during this period. But Ovation has never come out and said exactly what happened," he alleges.

Marcereau further alleges, "They don't have qualified personnel and protocols to ensure things like this don't happen."

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Ovation Fertility wrote in an email to PEOPLE, "Ovation Fertility has protocols in place to protect the health and integrity of every embryo under our care. This was an isolated incident related to an unintended laboratory technician error that impacted a very small number of patients."

The spokesperson added, "As soon as we recognized that pregnancy numbers were lower than our usually high success rates, we immediately initiated an investigation. We have been in close contact with these few impacted patients since the issue was discovered. We are grateful for the opportunity to help patients build a family and will continue to implement and enforce rigorous protocols to safeguard that process."

'We haven't gotten to the bottom of what happened'

According to the complaint, in March and April, Conor Beardsley, the President of Ovation, sent the plaintiffs letters "to confirm the understanding we have reached to provide you with certain accommodations regarding your fertility care." However, the complaint claims no couples had ever spoken with the facility members about the alleged misconduct or even Beardsley about any "accommodations."

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"There were no discussions regarding possible settlement or resolution and certainly no agreement or 'understanding,'" the complaint claims. "Rather, Ovation tried to trick these then-unrepresented couples into signing a release agreement in exchange for a refund of lab fees, which amounted to a little over $5,000." (A single IVF cycle — including genetic testing — is estimated at $25,000, according to FertilityIQ .)

According to the complaint, shortly after Beardsley sent the letter to the plaintiffs, a lab manager at Ovation allegedly reached out to them multiple times a day, trying to get them to sign a release and non-disparagement agreement. None of the couples signed the paperwork or received any money.

Beardsley could not be reached for comment ahead of publication.

The eight other unnamed couples in the complaint filed in California Superior Court also claim they had similar experiences to those of Berger and Hardy, asserting multiple claims, including negligent and intentional misrepresentation, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, concealment, loss of consortium and medical battery. Two nearly identical lawsuits were also filed on Thursday, April 18, against Ovation Fertility, with two more unnamed couples alleging similar negligence. The couples are not revealing their names in the other lawsuits to protect their privacy, according to their complaints.

All lawsuits are seeking jury trials and asking for an unspecified amount of compensation and punitive damages.

"We can't speak to whether or not there may be some criminal action," says attorney Marcereau. "We haven't gotten to the bottom of what happened with the embryos. ... We have a lot of questions and no answers yet. That's what this litigation is going to be about. We want answers for these grieving couples and ensure nothing like this ever happens again."

"There's a process that's in place before the embryos are given to the physicians to implant," adds attorney Hemesath. "Part of that process, they're looking at the embryo — they look at it under a microscope. It's our belief that when they're looking at it during that process before it gets implanted, there would've been evidence that the embryo was not viable, and they should have informed the physician and the couples and then not proceeded forward with the implantation. It's that process prior to implantation that should have been identified. It's implied that it's viable because if it's not, the doctors wouldn't implant it. None of our clients were aware."

'I'm going to keep trying'

Berger and Hardy currently have no remaining embryos and will need to start IVF treatment all over again if they want to try to conceive.

"We do want to do this again," says Berger. "We're trying not to give up this fight, even with this setback. It's going to mean several months of medications and injections again and these procedures. But many doctors around here use Ovation, and we refuse to use them because we no longer trust them. We'll need to find a doctor we'd like to move forward with that won't be associated with that facility." 

As Berger continues talking about her fertility journey, she sounds hopeful again. "If we want to have a family, we are going to have to try really, really hard. It means a lot more medical treatment for me," she says. "It means putting my body at risk again. Waiting for the pregnancy test is the hardest part. You are feeling every little twinge and trying to interpret it. It's the toughest time. But I continue to hype myself back up and try to convince myself it will be okay."

She adds, "Our marriage is really strong and continues to be. My husband is the right partner for me to go through something like this. I've missed a lot of work, and it's hard to get up and focus. My mental health has suffered. It isn't easy every time you go through it, especially when it doesn't work out."

"But you know," she adds, holding back tears. "I'm going to keep trying."

A press conference will be held on April 23 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST. Berger, Hardy and their attorneys will be discussing the case.

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Medical plane crashes in North Carolina, injuring pilot and doctor on board

A unc health plane crashed at raleigh-durham international airport (rdu) at around 10 a.m. wednesday, injuring dr. paul chelminski and pilot art johnson.

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A small medical plane crashed at a North Carolina airport on Wednesday, injuring the pilot and a doctor on board.

The aircraft came to a complete stop in grass after crashing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at around 10:10 a.m. ET. The doctor and the pilot were taken to a separate hospitals, according to UNC Health .

The general aviation aircraft was arriving at the airport from Wilmington, North Carolina, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority said in a statement to USA TODAY.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop, halting planes from departing from the airport and diverting arriving flights to other airports. The stoppage was lifted around 11:30 a.m.

There are conflicting reports about the plane type. The FAA told USA TODAY its aircraft registry lists the aircraft type as a single-engine Socata TBM-700 while the tail number records say it's a TBM-850.

Physician identified as Dr. Paul Chelminski

The physician on the plane has been identified as Dr. Paul Chelminski , who is in internal medicine at UNC Health. He was taken to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and has since been released, UNC Health news director Alan M. Wolf said.

Chelminski, a professor of medicine and pharmacy, was returning from Wilmington after giving a lecture at the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The pilot, identified as Art Johnson, was taken to Duke University Hospital in Durham and was in fair condition, Wolf added.

The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to investigate the accident.

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To avoid surprises and decision fatigue, take 20 minutes to preview your family’s commitments.

As work travel and hours in the office mount, work parents are feeling the logistical challenges of making every week happen — from kid pickup and dropoff and sports practice to meal planning and doctor’s appointments. The main difficulties lie in managing the firehose of information, coping with decision fatigue, and dealing with surprises like an illness or a forgotten event. The best approach for avoiding — or mitigating — these obstacles is the weekly preview: A planning session between the core adults in the family each week to go over what’s coming. The week’s plan is documented and discussed, highlighting variances from typical weeks and indicating back-up plans for particularly tricky spots.

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Cholera , typhoid , Japanese encephalitis and hepatitis A are just the beginning. Passport Health keeps in-stock and ready for your next trip all required or recommended travel vaccines.

Vaccination is just the start, repellents and netting also play a key role in mosquito prevention.

Obtaining a yellow fever vaccination is essential before traveling to areas where the disease is present. Yellow fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, can have serious health consequences. By getting the vaccine, you protect both yourself and others.

Visiting a travel clinic knowledgeable about yellow fever, like Passport Health, is a must. We can also recommend other necessary immunizations and medications for your journey. All Passport Health clinics are authorized yellow fever vaccine centers. Each can issue a yellow card, which serves as proof of vaccination. This document is required by some countries for entry.

Passport Health offers convenience by providing all required vaccinations in a single appointment. We stocks yellow fever and other essential travel vaccines, making it a one-stop-shop for your travel health needs.

Businesses and groups can stay protected all year long with Passport Health's onsite vaccination services.

Do you have a large number of employees who travel abroad each year? Are you worried about the upcoming flu season? Passport Health provides services to business and organizations to help them stay healthy all-year round. Passport Health can help .

Specialty and routine vaccinations play a key role in stay healthy at home and abroad.

The protection you need differs depending on where you’re going and your health background. Passport Health provides specialist vaccines such as Japanese encephalitis and rabies to ensure your safety abroad. But we also bring regular immunizations such as hepatitis A / B combination vaccine , TDaP and MMR to keep you safe at home.

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At Passport Health Camp Hill, we always treat our patients with the thorough care and concern that should be dedicated to international travelers.

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Passport Health Camp Hill is located across from Integrity Bank drive-in and next to Howard Hanna sign. We are on the corner in Professional building, suite 205.

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Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines

The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled or delayed and on revealing “junk” fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.

A blue airport screen showing extensive cancellations and delays is shown in close up with a man standing in front of it.

By Christine Chung

The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering surprise fees late in the booking process.

“Passengers deserve to know upfront what costs they are facing and should get their money back when an airline owes them — without having to ask,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement, adding that the changes would not only save passengers “time and money,” but also prevent headaches.

The department’s new rules, Mr. Buttigieg said, will hold airlines to clear and consistent standards when they cancel, delay or substantially change flights, and require automatic refunds to be issued within weeks. They will also require them to reveal all fees before a ticket is purchased.

Airlines for America , a trade group representing the country’s largest air carriers, said in a statement that its airlines “abide by and frequently exceed” D.O.T. consumer protection regulations.

Passenger advocates welcomed the new steps.

Tomasz Pawliszyn, the chief executive of AirHelp, a Berlin-based company that assists passengers with airline claims, called it a “massive step forward and huge improvement in consumer rights and protection” that brings the United States closer to global standards in passenger rights.

Here’s what we know about the D.O.T.’s new rules, which will begin to go into effect in October.

There’s now one definition for a “significant” delay.

Until now, airlines have been allowed to set their own definition for a “significant” delay and compensation has varied by carrier . Now, according to the D.O.T., there will be one standard: when departure or arrival is delayed by three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international flights.

Passengers will get prompt refunds for cancellations or significant changes for flights and delayed bags, for any reason.

When things go wrong, getting compensation from an airline has often required establishing a cumbersome paper trail or spending untold hours on the phone. Under the new rules, refunds will be automatic, without passengers having to request them. Refunds will be made in full, excepting the value of any transportation already used. Airlines and ticket agents must provide refunds in the original form of payment, whether by cash, credit card or airline miles. Refunds are due within seven days for credit card purchases and within 20 days for other payments.

Passengers with other flight disruptions, such as being downgraded to a lower service class, are also entitled to refunds.

The list of significant changes for which passengers can get their money back also includes: departure or arrival from an airport different from the one booked; connections at different airports or flights on planes that are less accessible to a person with a disability; an increase in the number of scheduled connections. Also, passengers who pay for services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are then unavailable will be refunded any fees.

Airlines must give travel vouchers or credits to ticketed passengers unable to fly because of government restrictions or a doctor’s orders.

The vouchers or credits will be transferable and can be used for at least five years after the date they were issued.

Fees for checked baggage and modifying a reservation must be disclosed upfront.

Airlines and ticket agents are now required to display any extra fees for things like checking bags or seat selection clearly and individually before a ticket purchase. They will also need to outline the airline’s policies on baggage, cancellations and changing flights before a customer purchases a ticket.

The rules, which apply to all flights on domestic airlines and flights to and from the United States operated by foreign airlines, have varying start dates.

For example, automatic refunds must be instituted by the airlines within six months. But carriers have a year before they’re required to issue travel vouchers and credits for passengers advised by a medical professional not to fly.

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

Christine Chung is a Times reporter covering airlines and consumer travel. More about Christine Chung

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52 Places:  Why do we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? Our 2024 list has all those elements, and more .

Mumbai:  Spend 36 hours in this fast-changing Indian city  by exploring ancient caves, catching a concert in a former textile mill and feasting on mangoes.

Kyoto:  The Japanese city’s dry gardens offer spots for quiet contemplation  in an increasingly overtouristed destination.

Iceland:  The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found .

Texas:  Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float .

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