Navigating the System: When You're Traveling Abroad

If you are travelling abroad, you should know what to do in the event of a medical emergency. Learn more about how to plan for your trip and be sure that you can get medical care, should you need it.

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It is important to make sure that you receive proper vaccination prior to traveling, especially if you are traveling to areas where the risk of getting a certain disease is high. Here is information on some vaccines to consider before traveling:

• Diptheria vaccine
• Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine
• Hepatitis A vaccine
• Japanese encephalitis vaccine
• Rabies vaccine
• Rubella vaccine
• Typhoid vaccine
• Yellow fever vaccine