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Steps to Take Before Your Trip
Before you leave on this adventure, we recommend the following:
• Check with the CDC for their recommendations for the countries you’ll be
visiting. You can contact them online at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel or by phone
at 1-800-232-4636.
• Have a medical checkup with your doctor at least 6 weeks before your trip.
• Pick up any necessary medications, both prescription and over-the-counter.
• Have a dental and/or eye checkup. (Recommended, but less urgent)
No Vaccines Required
At the time of writing there were no required vaccines for this trip. The CDC recommends
that all travelers be up to date on their routine vaccinations and on basic travel vaccines like
Hepatitis A and Typhoid, but these are suggestions only. However, this could change in future
so we encourage you to check with the CDC yourself before meeting with your doctor.
Medication Suggestions
• An antibiotic medication for gastrointestinal illness
• A pain medication, in the unlikely event of an injury in a location where medical
attention would be delayed
Traveling with Medications
• Pack medications in your carry-on bag to avoid loss and to have them handy.
• Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers for a quicker security screen at the
airport and a better experience if you get stopped by customs while overseas.
• Bring copies of your prescriptions, written using the generic drug name rather than a
brand name to be prepared for any unforeseen loss of your medications.
We recommend checking with the State Department for medication restrictions by country:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-
Country-Information-Pages.html. (Pick the country and then follow the links to “Local Laws
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can presume major U.S. brands should be OK).
Staying Healthy on Your Trip
Jet Lag Tips
• Start your trip well-rested.
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