Travel

Claremont University Consortium
Student Health Service

Travel

Traveling is exciting! It is a valuable experience that can change the way you think and look at the world. Traveling can also become a nightmare if you are not prepared for the changed environment you find yourself in. Preparing yourself to stay healthy while traveling is not much different from preparing yourself to stay healthy at home. Don’t excuse yourself from being careful just because you’re on a trip. The following recommendations will help keep your travels healthful and enjoyable.

STUDY ABROAD

Many students participate in a Study Abroad program while at The Claremont Colleges. We offer many services to accommodate the requirements of each college’s Study Abroad Program.

Study Abroad Physicals are available by appointment for a fee.

Blood Typing is available for a fee.

Immunizations vary in cost. Check out Immunizations!

The Student Health Service has access to the most current information about common diseases and immunization suggestions/requirements of the countries to be visited. This information is provided at no cost to the students.

Related Web Sites:

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Consular Affairs

SAFE TRAVEL PRACTICES:

Know which diseases are common in the areas you plan to visit or travel through.

Begin up-to-date immunizations for your trip, leaving plenty of time before travel.

Be aware that food and water can be dangerous in developed, industrial or tourist areas as well as more remote areas. Be careful everywhere.

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Remember, ice is a form of water!

Do not eat uncooked foods such as salads that are washed in water. If you choose to eat uncooked foods, be sure to wash them in bottled or boiled water.

Be careful about contact (including sexual contact) with other people as you would at home.

Before bathing or swimming be sure the water is sanitary.

Bring and use a reliable insect repellent for skin and clothing (DEET). Use netting when necessary and stay indoors during hours that dangerous insects are most active.

Take along a personal travel health kit. Things to include in the kit are calamine lotion, antiseptic (germ killing) cream, insect repellent, sunblock, pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen etc.) adhesive bandages, diarrhea medication, motion sickness medication, prescription medications as well as copies of all your prescriptions.

You should also bring a record of your vaccinations, medicines, blood type and other important medical information when you travel. If you get sick on your trip these records could be useful to the Health Care Provider treating you. Your Health Insurance ID may be useful to have along. Check with your insurance company.

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