Health and Safety abroad, healthy travel

Health & Safety

Planning for a trip is demanding even without contemplating the supplies needed for every possible medical emergency that may arise in a third world country. Once again, information is of paramount importance to your travel decisions and thankfully it is abundant on the web. We have compiled a list of the most relevant travel resources to help you find the right products for your trip.

The Center for Disease Control is the definitive Resource for planning a healthy international trip. With recommended vaccinations and disease outbreak information displayed by region it is easy to navigate the site with a wealth of advice.

The US State Department is the authority on policy issues. From getting a passport to a full briefing on international affairs, the US State Department is a wealth of information. Visit The Bureau of Consular Affairs home page to access information on United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide which will have the latest traveler advisories for each country. The Embassies and Consulate's websites have visa requirements and American Embassy registration forms online.

The World Health Organization has detailed information on a variety of diseases and outbreaks that are of particular interest to the traveler. With in-depth reports on specific vaccinations as well as procedures and precautions, you can carefully choose the best medications and vaccinations for the regions you plan on visiting.

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