studyabroadtips.ppt

Your Trip Abroad What you Should Know if you are Traveling Overseas… Travel Safety Briefing Please Read: This presentation contains important information, HOWEVER, it is not comprehensive. It is necessary that you see your healthcare provider for immunization information and other information relating to your specific destination. Student Health Service Providers can provide you with health related information specific to your area of travel. They can also prescribe vaccines and preventative medications for specific disease prevention. Schedule an appointment at least one month prior to travel. Some vaccines take at least one month to become effective. Preparing for your trip… Preparing for your trip...Where are you going? Where you are going determines what precautions you should take as you travel: What illnesses are common to the area I am visiting, and do I need medical advice to determine what vaccines I need to prevent such illnesses? While traveling, if I am in an emergency medical situation how close will I be to proper medical care and medications? Do I need specific clothing or supplies for the region I am traveling in? What other safety precautions should I take, such as preparations against theft and accidents? Preparing for your trip...What Will You Do? Are you going to be traveling on a tour, and staying in air-conditioned hotels? You may be less likely to contract an illness, insect-borne disease, water-borne disease, but it is best to be safe through proper vaccinations and applying good preventative measures than to be sorry later. Are you planning to drive a car, moped, or motorcycle? Be advised that motor vehicle accidents are among the top causes of traveler injury and death. Take the appropriate precautions to stay as safe as possible. Are you going to be traveling in areas that tourist usually don’t visit? A self guided tour, hikes in remote regions. . .? Rural areas of underdeveloped countries pose a greater threat for contact with un