Khan, Nomana M.Jentes, Emily S.Brown, CliveHan, PaulineRao, Sowmya R.Kozarsky, PhyllisHagmann, Stefan H.F.Larocque, ReginaRyan, Edward2016-02-012015Khan, Nomana M., Emily S. Jentes, Clive Brown, Pauline Han, Sowmya R. Rao, Phyllis Kozarsky, Stefan H.F. Hagmann, Regina C. LaRocque, and Edward T. Ryan. 2015. “Pre-Travel Medical Preparation of Business and Occupational Travelers: An Analysis of the Global TravEpiNet Consortium, 2009 to 2012.” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 58 (1): 76-82. doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000000602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000602.1076-2752http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:24984048Objectives: The aim of the study was to understand more about pre-travel preparations and itineraries of business and occupational travelers. Methods: De-identified data from 18 Global TravEpiNet clinics from January 2009 to December 2012 were analyzed. Results: Of 23,534 travelers, 61% were non-occupational and 39% occupational. Business travelers were more likely to be men, had short times to departure and shorter trip durations, and commonly refused influenza, meningococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines. Most business travelers indicated that employers suggested the pre-travel health consultation, whereas non-occupational travelers sought consultations because of travel health concerns. Conclusions: Sub-groups of occupational travelers have characteristic profiles, with business travelers being particularly distinct. Employers play a role in encouraging business travelers to seek pre-travel consultations. Such consultations, even if scheduled immediately before travel, can identify vaccination gaps and increase coverage.en-USJournal Article2016-02-0110.1097/JOM.0000000000000602