If you are planning on traveling abroad, it is a wise idea to make sure your travel plans include a visit to your physician and a check with the U.S. State Department. Knowing how to protect yourself against health and safety risks while traveling overseas is not simple. Considerations based on your medical history, current health condition, travel itinerary and safety of the area must be made before you start.

**Remember to see your physician or visit the Travel Clinic 30 to 60 days before your trip abroad so that your health will be protected.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Travel Clinics provide pre-travel immunizations for both adults and children (in consultation with a pediatrician). Some of the immunizations include:

PRECAUTIONS

* Wash hands often with soap and water.
* Walk and drive defensively, always wear seat belts.
* Avoid travel at night, if possible.
* Don’t eat food purchased from street vendors.
* Don’t eat or drink dairy products unless you know they have  been pasteurized.
* Only eat food that is thoroughly cooked or foods you have peeled yourself.
* Never eat undercooked ground beef, poultry, raw eggs.
* Don’t drink beverages with ice.
* Don’t share needles with anyone.
* Don’t handle animals to avoid bites and serious diseases.
* Always use a latex condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.

TRAVEL WARNINGS AND CONSULAR INFORMATION

The State Department offers safety tips on traveling to other countries. Educate yourself on the government and culture of the country you are visiting. Make sure that your passport is current. Visa requirements should be noted as to length of stay, terms of travel, etc. Some of the information available on the State Department website includes: Crime Information, Entry Requirements, Security in Areas of Conflict, Medical Facilities, etc.

We encourage you to travel widely, but travel wisely.

  

If you are planning on traveling abroad, it is a wise idea to make sure your travel plans include a visit to your physician and a check with the U.S. State Department. Knowing how to protect yourself against health and safety risks while traveling overseas is not simple. Considerations based on your medical history, current health condition, travel itinerary and safety of the area must be made before you start.

**Remember to see your physician or visit the Travel Clinic 30 to 60 days before your trip abroad so that your health will be protected.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Travel Clinics provide pre-travel immunizations for both adults and children (in consultation with a pediatrician). Some of the immunizations include:

PRECAUTIONS

* Wash hands often with soap and water.
* Walk and drive defensively, always wear seat belts.
* Avoid travel at night, if possible.
* Don’t eat food purchased from street vendors.
* Don’t eat or drink dairy products unless you know they have  been pasteurized.
* Only eat food that is thoroughly cooked or foods you have peeled yourself.
* Never eat undercooked ground beef, poultry, raw eggs.
* Don’t drink beverages with ice.
* Don’t share needles with anyone.
* Don’t handle animals to avoid bites and serious diseases.
* Always use a latex condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.

TRAVEL WARNINGS AND CONSULAR INFORMATION

The State Department offers safety tips on traveling to other countries. Educate yourself on the government and culture of the country you are visiting. Make sure that your passport is current. Visa requirements should be noted as to length of stay, terms of travel, etc. Some of the information available on the State Department website includes: Crime Information, Entry Requirements, Security in Areas of Conflict, Medical Facilities, etc.

We encourage you to travel widely, but travel wisely.