If you’re traveling for the Olympics or the Paralympics this summer, make sure you’re in the best possible shape for a healthy trip by checking in with Global Travel Clinics. Our one-stop shop approach ensures you can get all the travel health advice and vaccines you need quickly and efficiently in convenient city-center locations.
Whether you’re heading to Paris, France, or to Tahiti for the Olympic surfing, we can help.
How do I get a travel health appointment for my Olympic trip?
Make a travel health appointment with Global Travel Clinics from our clinics page. We have plenty of travel health appointments in our clinics in California and Texas.
At your travel health appointment we can give advice on which travel vaccines you will need for your vacation in France or for a trip to Tahiti.
Which shots will I need to go to France?
The vaccines you get for everyday life at home in the US will stand you in good stead on your trip to France. If you need catch-up shots for tetanus or measles, we can help with that.
Are there any health risks to be aware of in Tahiti?
Tahiti is an island in French Polynesia. Before your visit to Tahiti to watch the Olympic surfing events, you’ll need to make sure you’re up to date with all your scheduled vaccines.
In Tahiti there is a risk of exposure to the viruses that cause Dengue fever and Chikungunya. These two mosquito-borne fevers are not vaccine preventable, so it’s important to avoid mosquito bites during your visit. At your appointment, the travel health professional can give advice on how to avoid mosquito bites to reduce your chances of exposure.
Sun safety at Olympic events
Whenever you spend time out of doors, it’s worth considering sun safety. Staying sun safe will also give you a more comfortable time watching sporting events at the Olympics. Wear a wide-brimmed hat; use plenty of sunscreen; and remember your sunglasses.
It’s important to stay hydrated, too, especially if it is much hotter than you are used to. Venues at the Olympics may have restrictions on bringing bottles in, so check what is and is not allowed. You should be allowed a water bottle, though, and it’s likely there are places to refill it.
Find out more about what to expect at the Paris Olympics on the official site.
Is it safe to attend crowded sporting events during the Paris Olympics?
Many people are more cautious about attending crowded events since the covid-19 pandemic. Events with large numbers of people have always carried an increased risk of exposure to diseases spread by respiratory droplets – everything from the common cold to covid-19 to measles to meningitis.
You can get vaccinated against some of these diseases, and if you have any concerns, speak with a healthcare professional to make sure all your shots are up to date.
During the event, keep your hands clean and avoid touching your face. Some people feel more comfortable wearing masks in crowded places.
Is it too late to get travel vaccines for the Paris Olympics?
Ideally, we like to see people for their travel shots at least six weeks before departure. This is because some vaccines are not effective straight away, and others need to be given in multiple spaced doses. But even if you are departing soon, please come and see us. Some vaccines can be given on an accelerated schedule and still provide good protection. We can give you peace of mind by assessing the risks you may be exposed to, and advising on ways of reducing those risks.
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