Vanderbilt University Student Health Center: Healthy Traveler Program
322-2427
Call to schedule a 30 minute appointment at least 4 weeks before your departure date.
For More Information:
wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
www.tripprep.com
Country-specific vaccine recommendations
www.magellans.com
Online catalog of travel supplies including water purification systems, mosquito nets, etc.
www.travel.yahoo.com
Links to sites of interest to international travelers
www.healthlink.mcw.edu/travel-medicine
Travel medicine topics including food and water precautions, sun protection, travel medicine kit, travel risks
wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
Health information on a variety of topics including pre-travel checklist, food and water precautions, airline safety
www.moon.com
Travel articles, handbooks
Don't forget to pack:
- Constipation remedy
- Diarrhea remedy
- Motion sickness remedy
- Pain reliever
- Antihistamine tablets
- Hydrocortisone cream
- First aid supplies (bandages, gauze, antibiotic ointment)
- Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat
- Insect repellent
- Water filter or water purification tablets
- Water bottle
- Extra pair of prescription glasses
- Prescription medications
- Thermometer, scissors, tweezers
Medical Assistance While Abroad
U.S. State Department Overseas Citizens Emergency Center
(202) 647-5225
(Weekdays)
International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers
(716) 754-4883
International SOS Assistance
(800) 523-8930 (inside U.S.)
(215) 245-4707 (collect, outside U.S.)
Student Health Center | Vanderbilt University
Zerfoss Building, MCN | 1161 21st Ave. S. | Nashville, TN 37232
615.322.2427 | (fax) 615.343.0047
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