Medical

Review travel plans with doctors, dentists, etc.

Medical and dental checkups prior to your departure are highly recommended, since you may be exposed to unfamiliar climates, food, medicine, and health care systems while on overseas exchange.

Check with your doctor for information on immunization requirements, recommended vaccines, medications and supplies you will need.

Carry duplicate prescriptions and corrective lenses

If you take prescription medications, research whether or not your particular medication is available in your host country. Determine if you will need to take only an initial supply of the medication or a quantity sufficient for your entire stay. In either case, you should take along a copy of the prescription for the generic name of the medicine.

Note: Prescriptions cannot be filled in foreign pharmacies; you will need to see a local doctor.

If you wear corrective lenses, take along an extra pair and the prescription in case you lose or damage your primary pair.

Visit websites with medical/health information for other countries:

• Centers for Disease Control
• International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers
• International Society of Travel Medicine
• Passport Health
• World Health Organization/International Travel and Health