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Health and Vaccinations Issues for International Travel
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If you take any prescription or over-the-counter
medications, take a supply that will last you the
duration of your AU Abroad program. You should also
take a copy of your perscription.
Familiarize yourself with the health care system
in your country of study. Make a point to find the
nearest hospital to your home and school early in
your program. Also, your program director or international
student coordinator should be able to provide you
with a list of English speaking doctors for non-emergency
care.
We also recommend that you consult a travel clinic
or your country's embassy website regarding health
issues for international travel. You may wish to be
vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B, as well as update
your Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), and Diphtheria,
Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT). Consult your physician,
Program Director or Coordinator, on-site staff, or
natives familiar with the areas where you plan to
travel to get information about the quality of food
and drinking water and other health issues.
The following organizations are a few of the options
located in Washington, DC that may provide more information
regarding vaccinations specific to your program or
travel destinations:
- Foxhall Immunizations at 202-362-4467, ext. 240
- George Washington University Traveler's Clinic:
202-994-5400 (to schedule appointments only)
- Traveler's Medical at 202-466-8109 (appointments
only; no vaccination consultation given over the
phone)
To get geographic health recommendations and further
specific medical advice for travel, visit the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
Be sure to look at the information specific to the
region(s) where you will travel. Also, take particular
note of the "Travelers
Diarrhea & Food and Water Precaution" section.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can
also be reached toll-free at 1-888-232-3228. Contact
the AU Abroad for more information about vaccinations
and health issues.
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