Planning on going abroad for J-Term 2014? It’s time to visit the travel clinic.
Shots aren’t fun. We know that. We also know one of the biggest buzz kills for study abroad is preventable, unexpected illness. Vaccinations are as important as trip insurance. Taking precautions for your study abroad experience can kick buzz kill’s butt!
All students going on J-Term study abroad trips need to get to travel clinics for TRAVAX health reports to be informed on risks and undergo preventative healthcare wellness checks! TRAVAX is maintained and updated by the Travel and International Health Team of Health Protection Scotland (HPS). It is provided as an NHS resource for health care professionals who advise travelers about health risks, avoiding illness and staying healthy abroad.
In our state, Minnesota Health Partners Tropical & Travel Medical Center is one resource to help you prepare for your trip to a foreign country, no matter where you go. Experts here can provide you with knowledge, immunizations and the medications that you need to stay safe. Services include personalized pre-travel counseling, immunizations, physical exams and/or lab tests, recommendations for preventing travel related illnesses, World Health Organization (WHO) booklets verifying Yellow Fever immunizations and education materials on your destination’s food, water, insect, weather, politic and general safety.
You will need 2-3 months of preparation time because certain vaccinations come in a series and need time to build up your immune system.
Now that you’re wellness check is set, GET INSURED! It can cost more than $50,000 to get you home if you are incapacitated.
Don’t let a buzz kill take you out of the game. Travel Clinic – StuCard – ASAPP checklist. Go abroad, stay safe!
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