Health concerns for traveling abroad

Before traveling, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention advises that all travelers should make sure they are up to date on their vaccines, medications, and overall health.

To find out about health information for the destination you are traveling to, the CDC provides a link for each country about how to stay safe and what vaccines are recommended for that area. Check out: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx.

The CDC also site specific to students studying abroad and what to be prepare yourself for, including items that should be including in your travel first aid kit. To check out this site, go to: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/study-abroad.aspx.