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Traveling abroad health experts share the shots to get and meds to take to stay healthy, after being cooped up during the pandemic, a lot of americans plan to travel abroad for the first time in years, by lauren petty • published june 13, 2023 • updated on june 13, 2023 at 5:55 pm.

Now that post-pandemic travel is booming, the Northwestern Medicine Travel Clinic is busy too.

“This week has been honeymoon week already and it's only Tuesday,” said Helen Bedross, a registered nurse in the clinic. “A lot of honeymooners going to South Africa and some of the surrounding countries, Asia as well. When it when it opened up, my gosh, the floodgates opened.”

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With honeymooners, business travelers and families taking international vacations, the staff at the clinic is working to get travelers prepared. They treat families with children age 6 and up.

“I just think it's really important to think ahead about your travel and what you can do to prevent illness like that's the main thing we want to do here,” said Moira Nguyen, a nurse practitioner in the clinic.

“Two people going to Peru can need totally different things. So it's your activities that you're doing, where you're going, your medical history, any medications that you're on -- all those things will let us know what is safe to give you,” Bedross said.

Some locations won’t require a visit.

“Generally Europe is a pretty, you know, ‘go ahead and enjoy your trip’ without visiting us,” Nguyen said.

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But what you need in Asia, may be different than what you need in Africa.

“We offer meningitis, yellow fever, pre and post exposure rabies, Japanese encephalitis, the whole gamut of vaccines,” Bedross said.

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It’s not just about immunizations. There are also several prescribed medications you could need, depending on where you’re going and what activities you will be doing.

“We usually give an antibiotic for traveler's diarrhea, but that's just in case. We hope people never have to use it. We also talk about altitude sickness medications, motion sickness, there's some things with freshwater exposure,” Bedross said.

Anti-malaria pills are common too.

When it comes to vaccines, timing is key. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting vaccinations four to six weeks prior to departure, if possible.

“Generally, we say at least four weeks. Most vaccines, depending on if it's just a single dose, take at least 10 to 14 days to become effective,” Nguyen said.

There are, however, some two-dose vaccines, so health experts advise you to plan ahead to have a safe and healthy trip.

For more information, you can contact the Northwestern Medicine Travel Clinic at (312) 926-3155.

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At Travel Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest, our mission is to keep you healthy while abroad. Our providers specialize in comprehensive travel and tropical medicine. We’re a Washington State Department of Health-authorized provider for yellow fever vaccine, and provide a full range of travel and nontravel related vaccines on site. We recommend making a pre-travel clinic appointment four to six weeks before your departure to allow for appropriate timing of vaccines. We also provide follow-up care in case you bring back more than just souvenirs.

Our physicians are board-certified in infectious disease, internal medicine, and pediatrics. We also routinely see children for travel-related visits. The Travel Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center - Northwest offers pre-travel consultations, post-travel evaluations and, in some cases, support while you travel.

One of our infectious disease specialists will meet with you for a comprehensive review of your health history and immunizations and to provide travel advice tailored to your itinerary. Once you have received your immunizations, you will receive a Certificate of Vaccination, which is required for entry in many foreign countries.

Examples of common services we offer include management of chronic medical conditions while traveling; malaria prevention; self-treatment for traveler’s diarrhea; avoidance of illness related to food, water, animals, insects and other exposures; and prevention of injury and altitude sickness.

Many other vaccinations are available onsite, including Japanese encephalitis, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A/B, meningitis, rabies, shingles, measles/mumps/rubella, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis and more.

We accept new patient referrals from primary care providers and specialists. You may be referred to our clinic when an infection is difficult to diagnose, does not initially respond to treatment or requires specialized or intravenous therapy.

You can call the clinic directly at 206.668.1630 to inquire about an appointment. 

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• From I-5, take exit 173
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The parking program at UW Medical Center - Northwest was introduced to make parking both faster and more accessible to our patients and visitors. The program helps ensure patients and visitors will find parking on campus that is convenient to their hospital destination.

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Visitor and patient parking on the UW Medical Center - Northwest campuses is inexpensive. There is no charge for visitors who drive on campus to drop off or pick up family and friends (a grace period of 30 minutes or less is allowed). For those who are on campus for scheduled appointments or who will be visiting for longer periods of time, the rates below apply.

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Who Is Jalen Brunson's Wife? All About Ali Marks

High school sweethearts Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks got married in July 2023

Rebecca Aizin is an Editorial Assistant at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on Elle, HGTV and Backstage. 

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Jalen Brunson scored big when he started dating Ali Marks in high school.

The New York Knicks point guard proposed to his longtime girlfriend in September 2022 after dating for nine years. Marks posted photos from the proposal on her Instagram, captioning the post, “you are a lifetime.”

On July 29, 2023, the couple wed during a lavish ceremony at Chicago’s Ritz-Carlton.

“We wanted to bring all of our closest friends [and] family together in a city that means so much to both of us,” Brunson told PEOPLE, noting that it’s “emotional to see everyone important to us in the same room.”

Marks has been by Brunson’s side during the most exciting moments of his career, including when he signed a $104 million, four-year contract with the New York Knicks in June 2022 and when the Knicks made it to the NBA playoffs in 2024.

So, who is Jalen Brunson’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Ali Marks and her relationship with the NBA player.

She met Brunson in high school

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Marks and Brunson went to Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and started dating in October 2013 . Nearly two years later, Brunson posted pictures of the two attending their senior prom together in May 2015.

Throughout high school, Brunson shared snaps of himself with Marks, including celebrating her birthday and attending school dances together .

She graduated from Northwestern University

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While Brunson attended Villanova University, where he played Division 1 basketball, Marks stayed close to home at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, according to her LinkedIn . She studied kinesiology and exercise science, graduating in 2017.

The following year she attended Northwestern University, receiving her doctorate in physical therapy in 2021. The couple dated long distance while they both attended college and until she ultimately moved to Dallas after graduating from Northwestern.

She is a physical therapist

Soon after graduating, Marks began her career as a physical therapist at the W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, Texas — where Brunson was playing at the time.

Before becoming a licensed physical therapist, Marks worked as a rehabilitation aide at Athletico in Chicago, assisting other therapists and patients.

Brunson proposed to her in their high school gym

Brunson proposed to Marks in a meaningful way. In September 2022, Brunson took Marks to their alma mater and proposed to her on the basketball court of their high school gym.

Brunson popped the question at center court with an arrangement of flowers and candles in a heart shape. Behind the array, Brunson got down on one knee under an arch made of the same flowers.

She and Brunson got married in July 2023

On July 29, 2023, Brunson and Marks tied the knot , celebrating their nuptials with a luxurious event at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.

“We wanted it to be a big big party: celebratory and joyful, with lights, lasers, a fun DJ, good food, good drinks,” Marks told PEOPLE.

For the ceremony, the bride wore a custom off-white Eva Lendel gown. She later changed into her prom dress from 2015 as a surprise. “It’s an iconic look,” she told PEOPLE.

Meanwhile, Brunson wore a custom black tux and velvet loafers.

“She’s always been by my side and I’m lucky to have her,” Brunson said of Marks. “I’m excited to celebrate this special milestone with all of our closest friends and family, who have been so supportive over the many years of our relationship."

She is supportive of his career

Throughout Brunson’s career, Marks has been by his side. Whether it was cheering him on in high school or sitting courtside during his professional games , Marks continues to be his no. 1 cheerleader.

In July 2022, she was by his side as he received his new Knicks jersey ; in May 2023, she attended the Night of Covenant House Stars alongside Brunson and his family.

She and Brunson have traveled together

Between basketball seasons, the couple like to go on vacations together and spend time with their dog, Kona. They have traveled together to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Miami, among other destinations.

Marks posted some sweet pictures of the two kissing during their July 2022 trip to Jamaica, writing, “from our first night in paradise 🍹🇯🇲🌅🤍.”

She runs for charity

In October 2020, Marks completed her first half marathon with Project Purple, an organization that provides research funding and monetary support for families of those with pancreatic cancer. Her father died of pancreatic cancer a decade prior, and Project Purple supported her family during his cancer journey.

Two years later, Marks ran another marathon in support of Project Purple, raising $5,900 for the cause. She posted pictures from the marathon posing with a medal and of her family holding signs supporting her.

“Grateful for all of my family and friends who supported me during this journey - it was truly years in the making !!” she wrote in the caption.

She appeared in an AT&T commercial with Brunson

In March 2024, AT&T released a March Madness-themed commercial starring Brunson and featuring a cameo by Marks. The 30-second ad opens with a scene between the couple in a kitchen.

"Jalen, what are you wearing?" Marks asks her husband, who is sporting a jacket covered in smartphones. Brunson replies, "It's my tournament jacket. With AT&T I can watch at home or on the go."

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